Hi my core 2 quad q8400 processor gets temp of 52-55'C at idle and 90'C at 90-95% load. Is it ok or too high.....
core 2 quad heat....
A bit hot imo. Reseat the HSF(heatsinkfan) properly and apply some TIM(thermal interface material) or simply thermal paste on the processor after carefully removing the existing TIM using some isopropyl alcohol, easily found near a chemist or pharmacist. Make sure to keep away from the edges of the processor.
After applying paste, reseat the hsf properly and put the locks carefully in place. Then check the temperatures and post here.
After applying paste, reseat the hsf properly and put the locks carefully in place. Then check the temperatures and post here.
For stock settings those are way to high. Where are you located.
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It's not OK.It's very hot.It shouldn't go over 80 in my opinion(in our hot and humid country).
Do as vicky said and don't forget clean the heatsink & fan before you refit it.Maybe there's some problem with the temperature readings.Generally,cleaning and resetting the Heatsink and fan will solve the issue.
Maybe it's time to purchase a new cooler for your CPU.
Go through this article:Desktop — Thermal Management for Intel® Core™2 Family Desktop Processors
Do as vicky said and don't forget clean the heatsink & fan before you refit it.Maybe there's some problem with the temperature readings.Generally,cleaning and resetting the Heatsink and fan will solve the issue.
Maybe it's time to purchase a new cooler for your CPU.
Go through this article:Desktop — Thermal Management for Intel® Core™2 Family Desktop Processors
Thanks for ur reply.... once while cleaning my heat sink i cleaned the thermal paste over the processor without knowin it was the thermal paste... Is it due to that?
I'm in chennai... my cabinet is zebronics bijili, front fan air intake, side 2 fans as exhaust and rear 1 fan as exhaust... Is this setup ok??
^^ Yes that is the reason. Thermal paste ensures that the heat sink and processor top surface are in maximum contact for heat transfer. In your case , its not properly in contact with heat sink as you have manually removed the thermal paste.
Apply some good TIM again and your problem will be solved.
Artic silver is a great choice.
Apply some good TIM again and your problem will be solved.
Artic silver is a great choice.
Yes you would need to re-apply the TIM. It causes the integral join of HSF to CPU Header.
which brand and name.....
Artic silver 5? Or any other?
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Just get any TIM. Even Nano Fusion from Cooler Master which is readily available shall do the job. Apply the thinnest possible layer on the CPU Header.
Just get any TIM. Even Nano Fusion from Cooler Master which is readily available shall do the job. Apply the thinnest possible layer on the CPU Header.
Ok.. I'll try it and post the temps later....
Guys i bought the cooler master thermal fusion 400, now my cpu idles at 36~40'C and max load at 63~65'C.... Now am i safe...???
T
yeah.you're well within the critical temps.
You are cool. Well done..!
Thanks for all ur help...
thats a great difference after applying TIM, also check ur cabby for better air flow. Good Work
thanks.... this pic is taken after playing Dirt 2 at 1600*900, all high settings, 16x QSAA..... Are the temps ok???
The mainboard #2 is at 79'C is it ok???
The mainboard #2 is at 79'C is it ok???
temps looks cool
sometimes CPUTIN hits 123'C wat is it??? is it bad???
T
Check using core temp and post the results here
Download Core Temp
CPUTIN means CPU Temperature Information or something like that.
Download Core Temp
CPUTIN means CPU Temperature Information or something like that.
ok....
this pic is taken after playing Dirt 2 at 1600*900, all high settings, 16x QCSAA...
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You are fine.
ok thanks...