cpu high temp

[cordain]

Hi, I have an Intel Core i5 3570K and it keeps reaching temps of 85c - 99c. I have an H80i water cooling pump. I just started having this issue.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... 1) as a "simple test" remove a cover from your case.
2) Check your Cooling block mounting and screw tightness.
3) check your direction of the air flow/fan for the water reservoir/radiator. in/out of case?
4) What are your idle temps, After a reboot and desktop screen idle?
5) What program are you running when these High temps are reached?
6) Where are you plugging the PUMP power cable into... and do you hear it running?
7) Where are you plugging the radiator FAN power cable into... and do you see them turning?

 

[Shaina11]

And to add on to what Ironsounds has stated, did you forget to apply thermal paste? And if you did apply it, how much did you use? And definitely make sure the heatsink is mounted properly.

 

[cordain]

Thank you for your replies. I will go buy thermal paste just in case I need to re apply. I will also start going through all the items Ironsounds listed above. When the cpu is idle it runs at 45-55c and primarily use it for gaming.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Your idle temps are too high... for water cooling or even a FAN type cooler. B /
Mounting/thermal paste/pump speed control? Also with thermal paste less is better... Flat metal to metal contact is best condition.

 

[danny2000]

What is the temperature of the room that the computer is in? Temp and air flow inside and to outside the room is also important, especially if the room temp is high (78 indoors is way too hot for most people).

 

[danny2000]

Idle temp should be anywhere from say 30-34 idle in normal human comfort zone temps 20.00 to 23.88c.

 

[cordain]

Ironsounds you were correct! I took out my liquid cooler to clean the fans and it was covered in dust. I took out both fans to clean as well and was everything was clean I put it back together with out messing with the thermal paste since you said less is better.

My cpu now idles at 34 and now that I tried gaming to test it out i'm at 65c the highest.
Thank you!!

 

[cordain]

Thank you all for you help and replies!!

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... GJ!!!!