I7-4790K Idle 53-73C heavy load 93.5C

jonbaker87

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Hello,

The last three days my computer has been going hot for no apparent reason during idle. temps range from 54-73C. First noticed during heavy load netflix and civ 5 on max where it everything began to freeze. Now even if I only have this webpage open it's running super hot. I changed the thermal paste, reseated the liquid cooler, cleaned out the case/fans. What else could I do, apart from purchasing a new cooling unit?

I also have nothing overclocked, except for the fan RPM's.
 

Makentox

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What is your cooler? Check the pump, listen carefully if it spinning or grab tube and feel if water circulating through it. The point of water cooler if not overclocking?