CPU core temp 87°C

[Max_Pineda]

Hello! I just built my first computer:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Max_Pineda/saved/HKcCJx

I just ran GTA V with max settings on a 1080p monitor, and my cpu core Temps ranged from 84°-87°C. After researching a little, I assume this was too high for comfort.

What are the best ways for me to reduce temperature? The case is very small and I was limited to a very small cpu cooler. Could the cooler not be good enough? Maybe I need new thermal paste? (I used the one that came with the cooler)

Would adding a fan to my tiny case do much to cool the processor?

Thanks for the help!

 

[ryguybuddy]

Hello! I just built my first computer:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Max_Pineda/saved/HKcCJx

I just ran GTA V with max settings on a 1080p monitor, and my cpu core Temps ranged from 84°-87°C. After researching a little, I assume this was too high for comfort.

What are the best ways for me to reduce temperature? The case is very small and I was limited to a very small cpu cooler. Could the cooler not be good enough? Maybe I need new thermal paste? (I used the one that came with the cooler)

Would adding a fan to my tiny case do much to cool the processor?

Thanks for the help!

87 C is wayy to high for daily use. Try re-seating your cooler, make sure its tight and doesn't wiggle. The paste should be fine if it seems thick enough and smooth...

 

[Max_Pineda]

Hello! I just built my first computer:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Max_Pineda/saved/HKcCJx

I just ran GTA V with max settings on a 1080p monitor, and my cpu core Temps ranged from 84°-87°C. After researching a little, I assume this was too high for comfort.

What are the best ways for me to reduce temperature? The case is very small and I was limited to a very small cpu cooler. Could the cooler not be good enough? Maybe I need new thermal paste? (I used the one that came with the cooler)

Would adding a fan to my tiny case do much to cool the processor?

Thanks for the help!

87 C is wayy to high for daily use. Try re-seating your cooler, make sure its tight and doesn't wiggle. The paste should be fine if it seems thick enough and smooth...

I tried removing some of the thermal paste (I think I added too much), and I tried re-seating my cpu cooler. My temps went down when opening GTA V originally, but they skyrocketed after a few minutes of playing, all the way to 90 C. Is there a way to possibly lower my CPU usage in the BIOS? Or anything else I can try before buying a fan?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

87C and 90C are safe temps for the I7-6700K. It can go up to 100C. In a small case like that you got to expect temps like that on a 6700K.

Also, your temps are probably higher now because you used too much thermal paste. Don't listen to the "pea" stuff, it's much smaller of a dot.

 

[Max_Pineda]

87C and 90C are safe temps for the I7-6700K. It can go up to 100C. In a small case like that you got to expect temps like that on a 6700K.

Also, your temps are probably higher now because you used too much thermal paste. Don't listen to the "pea" stuff, it's much smaller of a dot.

Will these high temps shorten the longevity of the cpu? I'm using alcpu for tracking the core temps and I just get worried when the numbers turn yellow.
I also noticed a bit of lagging when the temps reached 90 C. Is this normal?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

87C and 90C are safe temps for the I7-6700K. It can go up to 100C. In a small case like that you got to expect temps like that on a 6700K.

Also, your temps are probably higher now because you used too much thermal paste. Don't listen to the "pea" stuff, it's much smaller of a dot.

Will these high temps shorten the longevity of the cpu? I'm using alcpu for tracking the core temps and I just get worried when the numbers turn yellow.
I also noticed a bit of lagging when the temps reached 90 C. Is this normal?

You never hear about CPU failure. It's such a rare occurrence and most CPUs will be replaced probably twice just from being old and under-performing before they actually die. Also consider companies with servers that have CPUs and GPUs running very hot 24/7. If it was not safe for the CPU to be 87-90C, Intel would not allow it.

 

[Max_Pineda]

87C and 90C are safe temps for the I7-6700K. It can go up to 100C. In a small case like that you got to expect temps like that on a 6700K.

Also, your temps are probably higher now because you used too much thermal paste. Don't listen to the "pea" stuff, it's much smaller of a dot.

Will these high temps shorten the longevity of the cpu? I'm using alcpu for tracking the core temps and I just get worried when the numbers turn yellow.
I also noticed a bit of lagging when the temps reached 90 C. Is this normal?

You never hear about CPU failure. It's such a rare occurrence and most CPUs will be replaced probably twice just from being old and under-performing before they actually die. Also consider companies with servers that have CPUs and GPUs running very hot 24/7. If it was not safe for the CPU to be 87-90C, Intel would not allow it.

Ok, thank you!