i7 4790k high temps

[Larry Hall]

ok so i have the stock heat sync and a case fan to cool it, but anyway when playing arma 2 i'm getting 85-100ºC according to core temp. should i try removing the thermal paste it came with and putting artic silver thermal paste? or is this normal for this setup without liquid cooling? my idle temps are 50-65ºC
i have a gtx 970 sc
intel i7 4790k
8gbram
1tb hdd
600watt psu
msi 297 pc mate mobo

 

[nucolos]

That temps are really high, even at idle. So yeah, replace the thermal paste and reply with the new temps.

 

[CompuTronix]

Larry,

Your processor is reaching Throttle temperature, which is 100C for your i7 4790K. It's highly likely that one of the stock cooler's push pins has popped loose from the motherboard, which also explains your high idle temperatures.

To troubleshoot this problem, run your rig so that you reproduce the high temperature conditions. While keeping an eye on the temperatures, press down firmly for about 20 seconds on each corner of Intel's stock cooler. When you see a significant temperature drop, you've found the loose push pin.

Please read this Tom's Sticky: Intel Stock Cooler Installation Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/338655-28-intel-stock-cooler-installation-guide

This Guide will explain in detail how to get your cooler securely attached, which will fix your problem.

If you don't plan to overclock, then Intel's stock cooler is barely adequate.

Here's another helpful link: Thermal Paste Comparison, Part One: Applying Grease And More - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-heat-sink-heat-spreader,3600.html

Also, what is your ambient temperature?

CT