i3 8100 - Reaches High Temps on Low Load (1-5%) and High Load (90-100%)

tylerskrrt · Jun 1, 2018

This is a brand new CPU that I got just 2 days ago, and it reaches 50-70C on low load (1-5%) and reaches 70-100C on high load (90-100%). This scares me because it usually reaches 81C+ when gaming and when a few programs are open. The fans work correctly, and there is enough space for air flow. The games I usually play is CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive), Fortnite Battle Royale, and ROBLOX (Usually Phantom Forces). Thank you for your time, I'll be glad to supply any additional information, just ask me! Thanks!

SuperGiachi123 · Jun 1, 2018

Are you using the stock heatsink? If you are, make sure the heatsink push pins are properly attached to the motherboard holes.

tylerskrrt · Jun 1, 2018

SuperGiachi123 :

I am using the stock heatsink. I'll see if that's the problem because I remember my friends that helped me build the PC had a struggle trying to fix the pushpins.

tylerskrrt · Jun 1, 2018

SuperGiachi123 :