i5-2400 temps safe or not?

[ak195]

Hello, this is my last and updated post about my CPU's temps. Just need some opinions. My CPU temps on some games (with load of above 80 to 95-max) goes to max 78C, but in average case it remains in range of 66C to 73C. On idle temps are 36C to 42C (but sometimes goes to max 45/46C). Is it fine or not?
I'm using coolerMaster stock cooler.
Room temps are almost 30C/32C.
Normal silver thermal paste (its not so good, but it does its job better).
Only one case fan (140mm).
Fan speed 2242rpm.

 

[mauiozo]

Hi ak195. I'd suggest running a small test from this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/220743-cpu-stress-test-using-intelburntest.html

The rest temps are better than fine, and the 60 odd degrees is not HOT for an i5. If it gets to above 90 then I might strip the thermal paste and re-apply. Whatever you do, DO NOT just put more paste on. Get some Isopropyl alcohol (99.9% so for god's sake don't add it to your JD & Coke) apply that to the cpu (pull the power cable out ofc ) and then wait a few minutes. Re-apply with some more reliable paste and if that doesn't solve it, it may be time to get a more powerful heatsync.

Hope that helps you out a bit mate Good Luck

 

[InvalidError]

My i5-3470 rarely breaks 70C and that's with Intel's stock HSF, original paste, moderate case airflow (two front fans on medium speed setting with air filters, rear exhaust on low speed) and ~35C room temperature.

If by "CoolerMaster stock cooler" you actually meant an aftermarket cooler like the 212+/EVO, then your temperatures should be much lower. There is nothing 'stock' about using a non-Intel HSF on an Intel CPU.

 

[ak195]

InvalidError, mine CPU cooler is normal heatsink cooler(of CoolerMaster company) like the intel stock HSF. Its not 212+ or some other coolers like that one. Almost seven months have been passed of using this processor, when I get it, I applied the thermal paste on it. And Mauiozo, I will try what you have said.
This is one pic of mine CPU cooler:
http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1Q8UMHFXXXXcTXXXXq6xXFXXXE/100-NEW-Top-Quality-font-b-CPU-b-font-Heatsink-Falcon-bench-font-b-Cooler-b.jpg

 

[ak195]

Mauiozo, I have run the test. On full and fix 100% load on all cores, the temp of third core touches 80C after 3/4 mints and the rest of the other core's temps were from 74C-76C.

 

[mauiozo]

Hi ak195 I would get a new heatsync just to be safe. Those temperatures seem......ok, but "......ok" has led to some pretty spectacular CPU failures in the past. Then again, we could all be talking about temperatures where the paste is to blame. Spend a decent £5-£10 on some proper thermal paste and make sure you use the alcohol to wipe down the CPU, but deffinitly fit a new heatsync on there; you can pick up a stock i3-5-7 heatsync on ebay for very few pennies these days

 

[InvalidError]

InvalidError, mine CPU cooler is normal heatsink cooler(of CoolerMaster company) like the intel stock HSF.

Seeing your aftermarket HSF, it lacks the full-height copper slug on Intel's stock HSF and the fins only have a thin attachment to the center. I would not be surprised if it performed worse than Intel's stock HSF.

 

[mauiozo]

^^^ What Invalid said. New Heatsync, new Thermal Paste. You can sometimes cheap-out on components but when it comes to something so integral as cooling the brain of your machine, you need to do it right mate

 

[ak195]

Invalid Error, I had intel's stock HSF which came with my old G2020 processor. If I used this then will the temp drops or not? because you are saying that my current aftermarket HSF may be worse than Intel's one.
Otherwise I have planned to buy new better cooler for CPU for safety as 'Mauiozo' said, as its the only best solution remaining. And I'm sure it will drop 6C temp easily.

 

[InvalidError]

Invalid Error, I had intel's stock HSF which came with my old G2020 processor. If I used this then will the temp drops or not? because you are saying that my current aftermarket HSF may be worse than Intel's one.

From my experience, the stock HSF only works correctly when installed properly on the first try. If you remove and try to re-install it for whatever reason, it never seems to work quite as well.