CPU Temp hot on idle

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I'm using an i5 4690k CPU and when playing a game (such as Battlefield 4) on ultra/high, my cpu goes to anywhere from 60 to 80 degrees, then when left idle for about 30-60 min the temp still stays around 60 degrees, I am using the stock cooler but before i think about upgrading it I want to know if that is okay or if its damaging the life of my CPU
 
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That's pretty hot for idle. It's not overheating but hotter than normal even for the stock cooler. As others suggested it either needs reseated or paste reapplied. Check to make sure the pc is actually idling and cpu usage is around 1-2% when it's running at 60c. Just because you're not gaming doesn't necessarily mean it's idle, background applications could be running like windows updates, antivirus etc. Check the processes in task manager for anything running and using the cpu.

Also it wouldn't be a bad idea to removed the side panel and have a look at the fan, make sure it's spinning the way it should be. With the pc turned off give the cooler fan a slight flip with your finger, it should turn several revolutions and spin easily...
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Stock intel cpu coolers are fidgety, open up your case and take a look at the cpu cooler, there should be 4 push-pins on each corner of the cooler. Push the pins in, until you can either feel a little click, or hear it, then turn the pin to the right.

Here is a video to help you better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcQgZX-4W0o&feature=you...
 
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That's pretty hot for idle. It's not overheating but hotter than normal even for the stock cooler. As others suggested it either needs reseated or paste reapplied. Check to make sure the pc is actually idling and cpu usage is around 1-2% when it's running at 60c. Just because you're not gaming doesn't necessarily mean it's idle, background applications could be running like windows updates, antivirus etc. Check the processes in task manager for anything running and using the cpu.

Also it wouldn't be a bad idea to removed the side panel and have a look at the fan, make sure it's spinning the way it should be. With the pc turned off give the cooler fan a slight flip with your finger, it should turn several revolutions and spin easily. If it takes a bit of force, barely makes a single rotation or feels like there's resistance the bearing in the cooler fan could be faulty. In that case it may be spinning when the system is on but not as fast as it should be.
 
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