CPU Idle temps are 70-78ºC

Gener1cUsername · Oct 24, 2016

While playing some games, I noticed I could hear my CPU fan through my headphones, so I ran HWMonitor. It said my CPU temp was 100ºC, so I got off and checked the idle temp. I felt the air next to my cpu fan and it didn't feel too hot. This has never happened before yesterday.

PC:
CPU: AMD x4 860k
CPU Fan: Stock Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte F2A68-H

clutchc · Oct 24, 2016

If it is truly 100C under load and 70C-78C idle, you have a problem. But 3rd party software can be flaky with that line of processor. Double check core temps against thermal margins using http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologies-gaming/over-drive
Thermal margin reads the opposite of temp. The closer you get to max temp, the lower the thermal margin. Safe thermal margin is somewhere in double digits IMO.

Gener1cUsername · Oct 24, 2016

clutchc :

I have the application on my computer and the thermal margin is about 30 - 35ºC. Is that safe?

clutchc · Oct 24, 2016

Gener1cUsername :

clutchc :

I have the application on my computer and the thermal margin is about 30 - 35ºC. Is that safe?

Perfectly safe.

Lookin4Info · Oct 24, 2016

Yeah those thermal margins seem to be ok. Get some other temp monitoring software like NZXT cam, or something other than HWInfo. Sometimes programs can be off. If you really are getting 100c when gaming that's dangerous. Silicone damage starts to take place usually around 97c so, be careful!

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