I5 - 2400 (sandy bridge) - high BIOS temp?

[LuckY07]

I just finished installing my i5 - 2400 + BIOSTAR M67 MU3 m/b. I've installed PC's before but never worked with the sandy bridge CPU's. After applying some Artic Silver 5 to the 'stock Intel heatsink' I went the BIOS and checked the CPU temp and it was high for a BIOS reading.

When I boot into the BIOS the CPU temp starts off around 45C and then rises to about 52-53C. Is this normal in the BIOS? (I've read that the sandy bridge BIOS temps are high).

I've reseated the heatsink 3 different times (only a 2-3C change), cleaning off the heatsink/CPU with Artic Clean 1 & 2 each time, then applying a dab of AS5 to the center of the CPU. I'm confident I've done everything correctly but I just want to make sure this is normal. I haven't installed any OS yet.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

In bios the cpu temp is always higher because it doesnt down clock in bios, I really wouldnt worrie about it

 

[LuckY07]

Thanks, I should also state that I'm powering the graphics using the sandy bridge CPU so I believe that's why my BIOS CPU temps are high.

I read that in the BIOS there is no power saving feature turned on and that's why the temps are higher in the BIOS than in Windows.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

yes glad i could do my best to help you post if you need anything eles

 

[LuckY07]

Best answer selected by LuckY07.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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