My Core2 Duo E8400 can reach 71 degree celsius under load while most people said this processor hardly go over 60'C?? Also I didn't overclock... My friend told me might be caused by my power supply unit.. is it possible?
I'm using stock cooler and I did not overclock it, running at 3.0ghz... The processor is 41'C when Idle but when I play games, normally it hits around 65 - 70'C... :(
I'm using stock cooler and I did not overclock it, running at 3.0ghz... The processor is 41'C when Idle but when I play games, normally it hits around 65 - 70'C... :(
MRXwee
Well if it's overclocked that makes more sense. Do prime95 and check how how it goes, I wouldn't be surprised if hit 85c. Try it and post back :)
I'm using stock cooler and I did not overclock it, running at 3.0ghz... The processor is 41'C when Idle but when I play games, normally it hits around 65 - 70'C... :(
JigglyWiggly_
Well if it's overclocked that makes more sense. Do prime95 and check how how it goes, I wouldn't be surprised if hit 85c. Try it and post back :)
No dude.. I didn't overclock it, I'm running it at stock speed which is 3.0ghz. Anyway, I'm going to try re-apply thermal paste when I have the time and see how's going.
Actually as like JigglyWiggly said, there's also possible that my power supply unit might be dumping heat on my processor... The PSU I'm using is CoolerMaster Extreme Power Plus 460w (black colour) and I am not sure whether the fan suck in air or blow it out. Also is it possible to change the blowing direction of the PSU fan?
is the heatsink properly fitted? take it off and put it on again and see if it makes any difference, has your case got decent ventilation? imprezawrx500
The heatsink is properly locked at the motherboard... I am using a Thermaltake case with 2x 120mm fans and a 90mm and 80mm fan stacked on the side panel to increase blowing power. My PSU cables are properly arranged that only very few wires can be seen from the side panel. Thus I think there's no problem with ventilation :)
For somehow yesterday the temp shoot up to 82'C (OMG!!). After that I rush to the shop to get a thermal paste to apply it on the processor, now the highest temp is 65'C.
[QUOTE="MRXwee"] Well if it's overclocked that makes more sense. Do prime95 and check how how it goes, I wouldn't be surprised if hit 85c. Try it and post back :)
MRXwee
No dude.. I didn't overclock it, I'm running it at stock speed which is 3.0ghz. Anyway, I'm going to try re-apply thermal paste when I have the time and see how's going. Oh, you're right lol. Yeah
For somehow yesterday the temp shoot up to 82'C (OMG!!). After that I rush to the shop to get a thermal paste to apply it on the processor, now the highest temp is 65'C.
MRXwee
Still a bit high but a lot better than before. You could probably leave it, but I'd just turn off your side panel fans and see how it goes.
After re-apply the thermal paste, I didn't close up the side panel first and after some testing the temp is around there as well. That was my first time using the thermal paste, I not really sure whether I had applied the right amount of the paste. Tthe thermal paste I used is the syringe typed and I just used about half of the paste from it.
After re-apply the thermal paste, I didn't close up the side panel first and after some testing the temp is around there as well. That was my first time using the thermal paste, I not really sure whether I had applied the right amount of the paste. Tthe thermal paste I used is the syringe typed and I just used about half of the paste from it.
MRXwee
Hmm, that might be more than enough required. It could be the fan you are using itself. What kind of fan are you using for CPU.
After re-apply the thermal paste, I didn't close up the side panel first and after some testing the temp is around there as well. That was my first time using the thermal paste, I not really sure whether I had applied the right amount of the paste. Tthe thermal paste I used is the syringe typed and I just used about half of the paste from it.
MRXwee
its meant to be a pea size drop....am i right in thking you just used half the sryinge?
After re-apply the thermal paste, I didn't close up the side panel first and after some testing the temp is around there as well. That was my first time using the thermal paste, I not really sure whether I had applied the right amount of the paste. Tthe thermal paste I used is the syringe typed and I just used about half of the paste from it.
NSR34GTR
its meant to be a pea size drop....am i right in thking you just used half the sryinge?
Yeap, about that... Anyway the paste i used is Coolermaster NanoFusion Supreme Thermal Compound
hmm.... Theres only a few things to do then check bios to see what the cpu fan settings are and to see if the fan is is even working. Next is to check and re-apply thermal paste and make sure the heatsink is secure. My last case had a airduct and a 80mm fan for intake and my cpu never went above 50C and its a 125w cpu at 3ghz too. It might be just bad temp sensor and or is reading temps wrong. Also Im not to sure but dont the newer Intel cpu's underclock to prevent thermal damage?
I just re-applied the thermal paste yesterday and the cpu fan is working and is locked on the board. Somebody told me might be the psu causing it but it is possible?
I just re-applied the thermal paste yesterday and the cpu fan is working and is locked on the board. Somebody told me might be the psu causing it but it is possible?
MRXwee
Highly doubt it unless its going bad. Try leaving the side panel off and run some of the stuff you were doing when it got above 55C. Now if the the temps are way lower then they were with the panel on with fans then you found the issue, the case. Now if you are still getting the same temps with the side off then one of two things are happening temp probe issue isnt working right or you have a faulty part ethier the cooler(if it has heatpipes),cpu, or the motherboard.
I just re-applied the thermal paste yesterday and the cpu fan is working and is locked on the board. Somebody told me might be the psu causing it but it is possible?
04dcarraher
Highly doubt it unless its going bad. Try leaving the side panel off and run some of the stuff you were doing when it got above 55C. Now if the the temps are way lower then they were with the panel on with fans then you found the issue, the case. Now if you are still getting the same temps with the side off then one of two things are happening temp probe issue isnt working right or you have a faulty part ethier the cooler(if it has heatpipes),cpu, or the motherboard.
With the side panel fan offed, the temp rised a bit higher (about 2 or 3'C higher).
you know the E8400 has some serious issues as mine is doing the exact same thing. The funny thing is that I never noticed it untill I got a little curious, because I never measure temps unless I'm overclocking.
you know the E8400 has some serious issues as mine is doing the exact same thing. The funny thing is that I never noticed it untill I got a little curious, because I never measure temps unless I'm overclocking.
_Pedro_
You mean your E8400 also would hit above 65'C? Now I think my only way to lower the temp is to get a new heatsink..
you know the E8400 has some serious issues as mine is doing the exact same thing. The funny thing is that I never noticed it untill I got a little curious, because I never measure temps unless I'm overclocking.
MRXwee
You mean your E8400 also would hit above 65'C? Now I think my only way to lower the temp is to get a new heatsink..
the highest mine ever hit was 90c after that I decided to do something about it. The thing that seemed to work is also the most expensive one sadly enough which is that I got myself a new case.
Sounds like you need to re-apply your thermal paste and reseat the heatsink. You bareliy need any paste, spread it thin w/ a business card. Make sure your prongs are all pushed in correctly, too.
you know the E8400 has some serious issues as mine is doing the exact same thing. The funny thing is that I never noticed it untill I got a little curious, because I never measure temps unless I'm overclocking.
_Pedro_
You mean your E8400 also would hit above 65'C? Now I think my only way to lower the temp is to get a new heatsink..
the highest mine ever hit was 90c after that I decided to do something about it. The thing that seemed to work is also the most expensive one sadly enough which is that I got myself a new case.
Wow.. that's even worse than mine.. lol. Anyway I'm using thermaltake tsunami dream case. I think I would just leave it be as long it don't go over 70'C.
Sounds like you need to re-apply your thermal paste and reseat the heatsink. You bareliy need any paste, spread it thin w/ a business card. Make sure your prongs are all pushed in correctly, too.
Staryoshi87
I just did that last evening after I was shocked that the processor hits above 80'C
you know the E8400 has some serious issues as mine is doing the exact same thing. The funny thing is that I never noticed it untill I got a little curious, because I never measure temps unless I'm overclocking.
_Pedro_
what cooler you have. i get a load temp of around 50 ish
It is found out that my board sensor is faulty for my high temp readings. After sometime I re-applied the thermal compound I decided to buy a after market cpu cooler as the temp is still quite high (65 - 69C at stock 3.0ghz).
So, I bought the Xigmatek Achilles and applied the Tuniq thermal compound with it and I found out that my Idle temp is still the same as before which is 40 and 41C. Thus, I think most likely the sensor on my board is bad.
Now I had overclocked the processor to 3.6ghz and Idle is still the same, and max temp is around 56C.
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