Cpu/Motherboard running a bit hot while gaming

aat7

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Hey all,

I recently decided to check my PC's temperatures; installed a program called CPUID Hardware Monitor. I tried looking up average temperatures for some of my components and it seemed as if they might be running a bit hot. I haven't had any issues YET, I simply was just curious as to how hot my PC was running.

Here are the results: I was curious as to exactly how hot these temperatures really are (ie will they cause damage to my machine), and what steps I should take to lower them.

http://i55.tinypic.com/154dcb7.png

Appreciate any help!
Thanks!

EDIT: Nothing is overclocked, these are all stock speeds. Forgot to mention that.
 

aat7

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Alright, how bad is it though? Is it just a bit high or will it cause permanent problems in the long run? I will try getting a can of compressed air to clean out some dust, and I actually ordered a fan for my side panel, maybe that will help.
 

aat7

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Alright I will check that out. It is a bit hot here, room temp is probably in the high 70s to mid 80s most days. I have no AC at my house, things will cool down by the end of the month though.
 

aat7

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Just tried running a game, core temp is giving me readings at around 80c. No performance issues in the game though, everything runs fine except for this heat issue. It really is bothering me though, I need to find some way to bring it down.
 

aat7

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Alright, after getting rid of some of the dust in the heatsink, I'm getting around 70c'ish temps. Ordered some thermal component on Amazon, that should lower it even more. Thanks all.