CPU Average temp too high

[rockultimatum2]

I have a Dell Studio XPS 9000, pretty much all stock except graphics card, the average cpu temp is 95 degree's C, which is really concerning. I opened it up and wiped the thermal paste clean from the cpu and then applied new thermal paste (ArticSilver5), and the temp's remain the same. So, the problem would be that I applied the paste incorrectly? Though I applied a rice sized amount like everyone says in the center.

 

[Greeko85]

What cooler comes with it?

 

[rockultimatum2]

What cooler comes with it?

https://www.amazon.com/genuine-dell-heatsink-cylinder-assembly/dp/b005wlggs2

this is pretty much it, seems to be called Dell P281K

 

[Greeko85]

I'd be looking to replace it if I were you. Looks to be basic at best- I'd consider a cryorig h7 or 212 evo if it fits in your case

 

[Kisianik]

I'd be looking to replace it if I were you. Looks to be basic at best- I'd consider a cryorig h7 or 212 evo if it fits in your case

Using non Dell CPU heatsink is not that simple, you can not just buy one and attach it - Dell motherboard has custom back plate, which has to be removed, without damaging motherboard.
So, first, we have to troubleshoot your existing situation.
Arctic Silver 5 instructions for your 1st generation of CPU (you have, most likely anything from i7-920 to i7-970, all 130watt). http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appmeth/int/vl/intel_app_method_vertical_line_v1.1.pdf Basically, vertical line application.

Next, is the CPU fan is spinning? Is CPU heatsink is clean from dust?

If everything is working as it should, but temps are still high, then we proceed to new CPU cooler installation.

By the way, where do you live geographically. Summer idle temps can be very high, so if you can not breath in your place due to high temps, PC would not be able to function as well.
I am in Southern California. I had to shut down my PC a few times past summer due to high temps and I have Noctua 120mm dual fan cooler, which is the beast comparing to yours.