So when i got the cpu delivered, it had some burn like marks on 3 or 4 of the contacts but it wasn't that bad. So i plugged it in and computer booted up just fine. Cpu-z shows everything good. Benchmark is giving accurate rating but when i stress test, the cpu gets 100+ degrees and doesn't seem to throttle the clock speed. I am getting 3.9 to 4.1 ghz boost clock when stress testing or playing games. Is this normal?
I am using my old stock cooler that i got with an i3 3220, which was working just fine with the i3. Like i was getting max 70degrees on i3 while stress testing.
I have ordered some good thermal compound and i will put that on when it arrives but til then i am using some old cooler master thermal compound. Is that the problem?
Any help would be appreciated.
I am using my old stock cooler that i got with an i3 3220, which was working just fine with the i3. Like i was getting max 70degrees on i3 while stress testing.
I have ordered some good thermal compound and i will put that on when it arrives but til then i am using some old cooler master thermal compound. Is that the problem?
Any help would be appreciated.