Hi all,
I recently noticed a sudden drop in performance in my PC and eventually traced it to extremely high CPU temps (over 100C at idle :O) A few months ago they idled in the 50s. I have cleaned the heat sink of dust but the temps persist and am now nervous to turn it on in case it does damage.
I have ordered new thermal paste but I was wondering if these temps can be explained through thermal paste wear and tear alone. Maybe a sensor error or is my CPU on the way out? These temps seemed a bit extreme so I was wondering if there are other explanations other than the fact the paste hasn't been changed in ages.
Processor is an i5 3570k on stock cooler. Using HWmonitor and MSI afterburner for temps. Ambient temp is about 20 degrees.
Much obliged
I recently noticed a sudden drop in performance in my PC and eventually traced it to extremely high CPU temps (over 100C at idle :O) A few months ago they idled in the 50s. I have cleaned the heat sink of dust but the temps persist and am now nervous to turn it on in case it does damage.
I have ordered new thermal paste but I was wondering if these temps can be explained through thermal paste wear and tear alone. Maybe a sensor error or is my CPU on the way out? These temps seemed a bit extreme so I was wondering if there are other explanations other than the fact the paste hasn't been changed in ages.
Processor is an i5 3570k on stock cooler. Using HWmonitor and MSI afterburner for temps. Ambient temp is about 20 degrees.
Much obliged