CPU temp hitting 90s when playing games

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brunksiboi

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I recently got a new cpu, an i1-8700k with a new mobo, z370m ds3h and hwmonitor says my cpu hits high temperatures. I've already reinstalled my cooler multiple times, put the right amount of paste, and it's not loose. Do you have any idea what the problem could be?
 
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So, for instance, a 73 watt cooler from an older i5 CPU should keep a 95 watt TDP adequately cool? :)

Buy a cooler designed to handle 135-150 watt TDP, then you can keep your CPU (relatively) cool at all times...
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brunksiboi

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but the cooler should still keep it at a reasonable level since i havent overclocked anything
 
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Yeah that's why. The 8700k runs hot, and any small or stock cooler wont be cool it period. You will need something like the Cryorig H7 if you dont plan on overclocking.

Me personally to ensure my chip ran cool I woulf get something like the Noctua NHD15 or Cryorig R1. If you want to go AIO Water cooling then at least a 240MM setup
 
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brunksiboi

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Ok so i wont be able to get a new cooler for 1-2 weeks. Do you think I could go with how it is for that long?
 
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You are probably okay since it throttles itself and will shut down if it gets to hot, but there is still a risk that it burns something out. If you do keep gaming on it, then try playing on lower settings. You might even consider underclocking it until you get that new cooler.
 
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brunksiboi

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Ok so I got a corsair hydro series h60 and the temps with discord and a couple programs are averaging at about 39-46.Is that more normal?
 
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Yeah that's better, but I don't know how much of an overclock you will get with a 120mm AIO. As I suggest a 240 mm AIO would have been a better choice if you plan on putting any real overclock on the chip. You could have picked up a Cryorig H7, Noctua NHU14 or even NHU12 and it would have provided the same cooling for cheaper.
 
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brunksiboi

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I did a stress test with a load at 100% and it was going about 69-75
 
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So, for instance, a 73 watt cooler from an older i5 CPU should keep a 95 watt TDP adequately cool? :)

Buy a cooler designed to handle 135-150 watt TDP, then you can keep your CPU (relatively) cool at all times...
 
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