Help with 8320 Temperature issue!?

[PCGAMER1234]

Ok so i just got my 8320 and my Motherboard the Gigabyte 970A UD3P i was geting real jumpy temps with the stock cooler so i was like ok i had a old CM 80m cooler that had much thicker fins so i re did the thermal paste and put it on and seen no difference it still jumps from like 20 to 60c just surfing the web what is the problem? Should i update my BIOS to the Beta Bios? i just ordered a CM TX3 cooler do you guys think that will fix this issue? i really need help here i am concerned something might be wrong(I am getting these temps from Coretemp and speedfan)

 

[ingtar33]

well piledriver cpus are pretty famous for thier temp spikes. it's the main reason why big air coolers are frowned upon for achieving high overclocks, even the best air coolers simply can't keep up with the temp spikes. Usually you need water cooling to level them out a bit. but yes... the stock cooler probably has a something to do with your issues. it's just not good enough for an 8 core cpu. not that the coolermaster tx3 is all that much better... but if you're not planning on overclocking it should do a better job for you.

sidenote: how do you know those temps are legit. another thing piledriver is famous for is it's inaccurate temp readings. it's possible your cpu isn't really hitting 60C... check out the socket temp on your motherboard. if everything is reading correctly it should be +10C hotter then the reported core temps on your cpu.

 

[SkyBill40]

The 83xx series tend to run a wee bit hot and especially so on what's seen as an inadequate factory HSF. As for your old cooler, It's likely not any better than the factory one. Without a model number or picture, all anyone can do is speculate between the two. Your BIOS should be fine, so I'd just leave that alone.

You simply need to invest in a better cooler. The Hyper 212 Evo is a very popular unit as are many others. I run a CM V6GT and my 8350 is nice and cool. It's a huge setup, but I wanted to make sure I'd have no issues. How is the ventilation in your case? How many fans do you have? If you get a new HSF, I'd take the opportunity to evaluate your case and wiring to make sure it's up to what it should be. If not, all you're doing is circulating warm air rather than exhausting it.

 

[PCGAMER1234]

There are 2 fans directed in to blow air in the case in the front and 1 on the tops blowing on the cpu and 1 exhaust fan All 120mm..And is there any programs you would suggest for a more accurate reading?

 

[SkyBill40]

To make sure I understand this correctly... you've got three intakes and only one exhaust? If that's the case, you're likely doing what I stated previously and just blowing around warm air. I'd change the fan on the top of the case to an exhaust. Doing so should make quite a bit of difference seeing as warm air rises and a fan blowing it out is only going to help. Start with that and see if your temps change at all.

Also, how clean are your fans? How tucked away is your wiring? Have you removed everything that's unnecessary in your case?

 

[PCGAMER1234]

Ok i will do that now.And everything is wire just as good as i can get it with a Non modular Corsair CX600

 

[PCGAMER1234]

That helped a little bit but its still fluctuates from like 30 to 55ish just when reloading a page..I am gonna run a cpu burner now and see the difference i reached 70c pretty quick the last time i ran a CPU burner

 

[SkyBill40]

You're going to need to let it run for a while to cool down. Also, does the rear of the case have enough clearance between it and a wall or wherever you have it situated? You need at least a good six inches or more to give the fan room to breathe out.

 

[PCGAMER1234]

Yeah i reaches 70c still pretty quick. And yeah theres a good 5/6 inches between the wall and the case

 

[SkyBill40]

You may simply have to accept that with your current gear, what you're seeing is the best you're going to get. Thus, you need to either buy a better HSF or buy a closed loop water solution. There are several from which to choose. As a last solution, you may want to consider buying a case that provides more air flow. What case do you have now?

 

[PCGAMER1234]

my case is a XION 980 black it should have plenty of air circulation and i am getting a CM TX3 should be here on monday

 

[SkyBill40]

After looking at your case, yes, you should have more than enough cooling capability. Seems then you've got it relatively sorted. Just for the sake of doing so, clean all your case filters, blow out your case, and call it good. Once you get your new HSF, check back in to see if it made any difference.

Good luck.

 

[PCGAMER1234]

Ok i will do some cleaning thanks you for the help guys