CPU Running 90 Degrees on Relatively New Build

[JamesC115]

Hey guys, I built my friend a PC, it ran hot to start with, I cooled it down a bit but now it is going hot again and shutting down and gets to 90+ degrees. Here is a screenshot of all the parts: https://gyazo.com/a9f44cdfd71163a3bce72df3ae3da53a

Any help would be nice!

 

[t53186]

One of two things, improper thermal compound application or cooler is not in full contact with the cpu

 

[nukemaster]

For the future you can use print screen on the keyboard and paste an actual screen shot into paint or your favorite image editor for saving.

When the cpu is getting THAT hot you have to ensure the fan is running and that ALL 4 mounting pins are fully though the board and locked, if not you will have poor performance. The mounting pin issue is common on the Intel stock cooler(and other coolers using the push pin mounting method) and care must be taken when installing.

 

[JamesC115]

Ok I dont have a bloody screwdriver atm to fit it, I ordered some paste and applied a blob in the middle, but could something like that make it run at like 90+ degrees?
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[t53186]

Ok I dont have a bloody screwdriver atm to fit it, I ordered some paste and applied a blob in the middle, but could something like that make it run at like 90+ degrees?
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Yes If the cooler is not in full contact

 

[nukemaster]

Ok I dont have a bloody screwdriver atm to fit it, I ordered some paste and applied a blob in the middle, but could something like that make it run at like 90+ degrees?
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Too much paste will cause higher temperatures for sure.

Did the cooler not come with pre-applied paste?

Try to press is opposite corners(to keep even pressure) on the pegs to ensure they are in all the way. You should only need a screw driver to remove push pin coolers.

 

[koffeeshop77]

90c you cooler isnt sitting right
plus you have bad air flow that corsair case is made for a radator, that little cooler is not getting enough doward fresh air to cool your cpu.
the case is basicly a box with holes in it so a better choise would be a stand up cooler with some heat pipes that can get airflow form foran and back fans that come with the case rather than a "hidding " cpu cooler" tucked away blwing down on the cpu geting next to no fresh air,
i would also scrap the pre applyied thermal compound of and get some artice cooling 4 compound, becasue im sure that compound is not very efficite and
the instaltion of the cooler must be just right so reinstll it. you might even be better off with the original intel cooler as it sits higher.
there is a new test the did for cooler on THG i would pick there best out of thoes or use a h55 corsair to since you have enoght roome in the case
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mini-itx-cpu-air-cooler-round-up,4406.html

h55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181029&cm_re=h55-_-35-181-029-_-Product

 

[koffeeshop77]

yes the past is pre applied, needs to be scrapped off if you did not do that.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... With thermal Paste less is better... you need just a film of it on your CPU & heatsink.... I would try wiping all the excess off and check MB to cooler mounting evenness/flat and tight mounting and you should be good.

 

[JamesC115]

I got some of my own paste that's Thermal something, I got an Artic Alpine fan so let me give it a go quick with those things

 

[JamesC115]

Yeh, the paste hadn't spread out, so the fan wasn't making contact, but it was secure I am wondering is the fan just too big? As it was really close to the RAM

 

[koffeeshop77]

re install and ltrally use alchole or figernilpolis reomer to get is as clean as posible then reaply past,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc7bCC1TmVg

here is the best way to aply new thermal past enjoy

 

[JamesC115]

Thanks guys! I will tell you the result when I get it all done!

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Yes some Models of Coolers will have heatpipes over the ram slots, and lower profile ram is needed... sometimes you rotate the Fan or cooler to a different position, sometimes you cant. Sometimes the coolers are universal fit, BUT need spacers/adaptors for different situations, too get flat tight contact with CPU.

 

[JamesC115]

Just want to check, is 50 degrees idle fine for the that it is processer?

 

[t53186]

Just want to check, is 50 degrees idle fine for the that it is processer?

50 is still too hot at idle. Hate to say this but the install needs revisiting. All that is needed is enough thermal compound to fill the microscopic gaps between the cooler and CPU, but most important is complete and even contact between both. You'll get there .

I'm running an Intel i7-3930K hex core with a corsair H80 cooler. Idle right now is 30.5C and full load never exceeds 60C.