CPU Temperature Problem

[Rokas Laipienis]

Basically, my CPU has started reaching up to 100 degrees celsius when playing games. Before, it reached 65 degrees celsius maximum and now it goes up to 100. Any ideas?

 

[avenseth12]

What is your CPU and what cooler is on it?
What games are you playing and what settings?

 

[legion_of_cheese]

Well the quick answer is either it is because of summer [high room temperature] and the cooler can't handle the heat. Secondly if you have a good cooler, then maybe it's not holding tight anymore or the thermal paste is too old.

Also check for dust. DUST could be the killer. If you see dust, remove it with "air in a can" to get rid of dust in electronics or similar way.

If it's not that then I can't think of anything right now.

 

[Rokas Laipienis]

Thanks for the answers guys, I fixed it. My temperatures have decreased even more now. 55 degrees celsius at 100% usage.