Fx 8350 "stuck" at 79c

[Digitalbuzz]

2 days ago my psu died and I just got a new one today. I got a RM 850 (Factory Refurbished). When I booted my pc up I noticed in the bios that the cpu was running at 79c. Even though i checked connections and ran a benchmark there was no difference in performance. Im using a H80i GT as the cooler and it seems to be doing its job (even the tubes feel warm). In the corsair link software the cpu temp fluctuates regularly but is not moving AT ALL. I have a feeling that a sensor or something isnt working. I would like some help.

Cpu: FX 8350

Mobo: Gigabyte 970A - UD3P

Thanks

Thanks

 

[LookItsRain]

Use amd overdrive to monitor temps, and see what it displays.

 

[Digitalbuzz]

Use amd overdrive to monitor temps, and see what it displays.

AMD overdrive seems to be saying about 20c to 39c

 

[LookItsRain]

Use amd overdrive to monitor temps, and see what it displays.

AMD overdrive seems to be saying about 20c to 39c

Yea, your temps are fine, Overdrive uses thermal margin.

 

[Benjiwenji]

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2122665/understanding-temperature-amd-cpus-apus.html

Read this ^

Thermal margin is sorta like a count down til it overheats. The closer the value is to 0c, the closer your cpu is at the overheating point.

 

[Digitalbuzz]

Use amd overdrive to monitor temps, and see what it displays.

AMD overdrive seems to be saying about 20c to 39c

Yea, your temps are fine, Overdrive uses thermal margin.

actually i read it wrong...

i was looking at the logging and tempin0 says that but if i look at cpu status the thermal margin is at -9.2c.

I think a sensor might be broken or something

 

[Benjiwenji]

No. It means 9.2c over the max temp. That is 79c. Your system is overheating. Are you overclocking? or have changes any BIOS settings? If so, reset BIOS to default.

What are you using for cpu cooling? If it is stock cooler, then replace it with an aftermarket one. Get the Cryorig H7, it is better than the 212 evo.

Also, is that 79c when max load?

 

[Digitalbuzz]

No. It means 9.2c over the max temp. That is 79c. Your system is overheating. Are you overclocking? or have changes any BIOS settings? If so, reset BIOS to default.

What are you using for cpu cooling? If it is stock cooler, then replace it with an aftermarket one. Get the Cryorig H7, it is better than the 212 evo.

Also, is that 79c when max load?

My pc thinks that it is at 79c when its not. The cooler is functioning correctly because I tested it on another computer. Just that I think my psu when it died might have killed the temp sensor. The temp does not move it stays at one temp like its frozen (even in the bios). My cpu is not currently overclocked but has been previously to the psu dying. it was clocked to about 4.5 but then to 4.2-3. The bios has not been changed other than the ram set to 1866 (2x4gb 2400).

 

[Benjiwenji]

Well, I really have no way of telling you whether it is overheating. Here is the danger of buying a weak PSU.

You ought to be careful, the RM series is only tier 3. And yours is a refurbished unit.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[Digitalbuzz]

Well, I really have no way of telling you whether it is overheating. Here is the danger of buying a weak PSU.

You ought to be careful, the RM series is only tier 3. And yours is a refurbished unit.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

btw I dont want to overclock anymore and I want to know whats up with my temps.

 

[Benjiwenji]

Well it would be impossible to stabilize any overclocking without accurate temps readings, so OC is off the table.

Try resitting the cpu cooler and make to proper replace thermal paste.

I don't know of any other ways to bypass the mobo temp sensors.

 

[Digitalbuzz]

Well it would be impossible to stabilize any overclocking without accurate temps readings, so OC is off the table.

Try resitting the cpu cooler and make to proper replace thermal paste.

I don't know of any other ways to bypass the mobo temp sensors.

Right., I resat the cooler and put a dot of Arctic silver 5 in the middle of the cpu. When I took the cooler off it was about 45 seconds after the computer was shut off and it wasn't burning hot. So my conclusion at this point is the temp sensor might have died..

 

[Benjiwenji]

So nothing has changed?

You're probably right. Is your mobo still under warranty?

 

[a_en]

Try to put more thermal paste or use thermal pad so the surface is covered, your motherboard shutdown because the thermal sensor didn't conduct enough heat.

 

[Digitalbuzz]

So nothing has changed?

You're probably right. Is your mobo still under warranty?

I do bevlieve there is still a warenty on the motherboard. I got it from microcenter as a open box so maybe I could bring it back and say that the temp sensor died.

 

[Benjiwenji]

Ah. Here is a tip on MicroCenter's clearance/open box section. I live by one as well, and I have gotten to know a few of the sales folks there. They told me to avoid section because all of the mobo are used and have not been checked or passed any quality control before being tossed back on the shelves.

 

[Digitalbuzz]

Ah. Here is a tip on MicroCenter's clearance/open box section. I live by one as well, and I have gotten to know a few of the sales folks there. They told me to avoid section because all of the mobo are used and have not been checked or passed any quality control before being tossed back on the shelves.

I know they do that but this board was working fine until the psu died and messed it up. I like open boxes because of the discount but its a hit or miss.

 

[JRedmond]

Ah. Here is a tip on MicroCenter's clearance/open box section. I live by one as well, and I have gotten to know a few of the sales folks there. They told me to avoid section because all of the mobo are used and have not been checked or passed any quality control before being tossed back on the shelves.

I know they do that but this board was working fine until the psu died and messed it up. I like open boxes because of the discount but its a hit or miss.

Hey i know this is a super old post but im having the same issue with a Gigabyte board Lol i switched out the motherboard to asus and the power supply to a EVGA p2 and its still happening i replaced the cpu temps went right back to normal and running it at the tempature your sensors arent wrong you could be harming the motherboard while your at it.

 

[Digitalbuzz]

Sorry i forgot about this thread...

The answer was the board sensor did break and I replaced the motherboard with a new one. Fixed it and never had a problem since.