Question about Cpu temp

[tromedo]

Hey guys,

I am new to this hardware thing and i have some questions that you guys could clear up.
See,recently i assembled a gaming rig with intel i7 980x with corsair h70 liquid cooler. I also overclocked it to 4.00ghz.
see when idle the temps are around 48 to 55 degree celsius. But when i am running prime 95 to check stability the temps shoot up to 90. i mean ,is it normal or do i have to check the cooler,change the thermal paste or something.

please help me out guys....
Thanks in advance

 

[rolli59]

That is to high what are your temps without overclock?

 

[tromedo]

@rolli59: it is near 40 without overclock....

 

[tromedo]

that is when idle....when in full load it reaches 80

 

[rolli59]

80°C under load @std clocks is to high, check your heat sink install! Max Tcase is 67.9°C http://ark.intel.com/products/47932

 

[tromedo]

thnx mate...will do straight away!