Is my CPU temps. too hot??...core i3 540...??

Aman_21

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Oct 24, 2016
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i have an core i3 540....i noted today that while playing mafia 3...my cpu temperature was in the range of 80-86 degree celsius....and the cpu usage was in the range of 97-99%...i am using stock intel cooler

is this temperature too hot..??
i play around 5-6 hours daily in a single stretch
should i worry about it...??

average ideal temps on my cpu is about 35 degree celsius

all of these readings were noted using msi after burner
 

Owen_24

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Oct 23, 2016
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That is 72 degree on full load "safe" temp before your CPU will throttle. You definitely can continue to use your CPU but you will reduce the longevity of your CPU until you fix the problem.