A little confused about CPU temps.

[JerseyDevil101]

Hello, I had some questions about CPU temperatures in my case. When I idle my core temps are 33,28,32,27 but my CPU temp is 30 celsius. When I start prime95 to check temperature readings my core temps go to like 77, 76, 74, 74 MAX. But my cpu temp stays to like 50-60Celsius under load. I was wondering if this was normal or is their something wrong with the way i sat the heatsink on my mobo. BTW no overclock and using stock cooler (I know it sucks I'm getting hyper 212+ heatsink).

 

[tortnotes]

I think this has something to do with the sensor location--the CPU temp is taken from the heat spreader, or something like that. Core temps are generally hotter.
You're fine.

 

[JerseyDevil101]

Just one question though as far as when should I be worried and what are normal temperatures for core i7 at max

 

[Zinosys]

The new intels tend to run hot. 60*C for load is good.

Anything ≥70˚C for normal load is good. 60s are perfect.

For Prime, my limit would be 79˚C. So, you're still in the comfort zone.

I would still agree with the ferret(?) and try to reseat the heatsink or rethink the airflow situation if it gets worse.

Cheers.

 

[jesmoke]

The temps are ok but reseating and making sure that a good thermal paste is applied would not hurt. No reason to worry about your temps though.

 

[Zinosys]

xD nice.

My level of appreciation for ferrets has gone up about 31.41592654%.

BTW, I heard somewhere that the max recommended by intel is 72C, so reseating the HSF would be a good idea, although I've had chips go to 95C before.