I7 2600k temps

[animal]

Hi all, am wondering if these temps look normal. So far I have only breadboarded the basic set-up listed below out of case:

motherboard - AsRock Extreme4
cpu - i7 2600k
memory - 4GB Crucial DDR3 1600 Smart Tracer (2 x 2 GB modules)
GPU - Asus GTX570 DirectCUII
PSU - Antec SG850 850 watt
Aftermarket HSF - Prolimatech Genesis w/2 x 140mm Vortex fans

In the AsRock UEFI, it shows the following temps (just running in BIOS)

SPEED Temp (C)
3.4 GHz 45-47

4.2 GHz 53-55

4.4 GHz 54-56

4.6 GHz 56-58

4.8 GHz 58-60

My question is, do these look normal? They seem a bit high to me, but i am unsure. I've read that temps tend to run higher when in BIOS, but want to make sure before I move the system into my case. Also I used Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound, but it's about a year old. My HSF seems to be fully seated. Thank you for any and all assistance, it is much appreciated!

 

[Uther39]

Im asuming those temps are cpu under load temps?, if so then there fine.

 

[Uther39]

PS. what case are you putting your system into, as this will also have a significant influence on how well your cpu heatsink cools your cpu.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

Temps will be higher in the BIOS. This is normal.

The CPU cannot enter low-power idle mode until the system is fully booted into Windows.

Also, AS5 is no longer the super-duper best thermal compound it was a couple of years ago. It's more in the middle of the pack now. It takes too long to cure and is also electrically conductive.

 

[animal]

PS. what case are you putting your system into, as this will also have a significant influence on how well your cpu heatsink cools your cpu.

I have three cases to choose from (have them all) 1, Cooler Master HAF X nVIDIA edition 2. Cooler Master Storm Scout 3. Cooler Master Storm Enforcer

I want to put it in the HAF X, but it's in a lime green and black motif, whereas the two others are in a red and black scheme. The fans on the hsf are red w/red leds...so i'm tempted to go with the Enforcer, but may build with the HAF X since it would probably cool better and I could always change the hsf fans later.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

I just looked at the Enforcer for the first time, and I think it's a nice case. I have the HAF 912 (with six Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F fans), and it looks pretty similar. While I do like the side window, I don't like that it sacrifices the side fan for that.

Between those three, I'd choose the HAF X despite the clashing colors.

 

[animal]

Best answer selected by animal.

 

[UnevenSquirrel]

Under full load my i7 2600k is at most 61c and thats wile rendering in with mental ray in 3ds max