CPU Temperature Help!?

[ThaR0ckK0nducta]

Hello, recently my CPU has been getting temperatures of 30C - 40C when idle and 50C - 60C when gaming and when rendering using programs like Sony Vegas can hit close to 70C. Temperatures have never really happened like this. Take into consideration that I've had the CPU for almost three years now thermal paste have since been applied recently and it's also still summer time! The CPU is an Intel i3 4170 dual core @ 3.7ghz

 

[parani]

That's not really high temp. It's just fine u set 70c around since the clock speed is slightly high the Temps are normal don't worry

 

[ComputerGeek21]

parani is right however if the temperatures are unusually high your it might be because your thermal paste is drying up. if temperatures continue to rise it could be the thermal paste you applied recently. hopefully they were the same or similar to each other

 

[ThaR0ckK0nducta]

The thermal paste that I applied is artic mx-4 what thermal paste was put on the CPU when i got the pc (pre-built) I have no idea, i put that on a few days ago. Temperatures remain the same! I mean I don't mind getting temps like this when gaming. My main concern is getting temps at like 70C when rendering.

 

[ComputerGeek21]

look rendering can be just as intensive as gaming so your computer should be fine and its well within the safe temprature range. you can start getting worried when it reaches 80-90c

 

[ComputerGeek21]

oo and insure your fans are free of dust, you wouldn't believe how much of a difference it makes

 

[ThaR0ckK0nducta]

Ok, thanks for your help! Guess I was overreacting with the temps. It's always good to be sure though ey? Thank you both!

 

[ComputerGeek21]

NP enjoy your gaming and editing