i7 4790K temperatures too high?

[TheKotik]

Hello folks,

I just recently bought an upgrade set for my computer and the first day after building it, after about 3 hours of use i retarted it and at boot up it gave a warning that the CPU was too hot. I tightened up the screws on the Cooler Master 120v water cooler which sure enough were a little too loose.

However I have been monitoring my temperatures after this incident and am not sure if the temperatures are normal still. Here are two screenshots of my CPU being tested in idle mode (no running applications) and the second is while stress testing the CPU with Prime96.

While idle 11-12% load:

While Stress testing 100% load:

Im simply wondering if these values are normal. Should a CPU be at 60-65 C range at 11-12% load?

Thanks in Advance,
Kotik

P.S: My cooler is Cooler Master Seidon 120v

 

[reedo_43]

Way too hot! Thermal paste?

 

[TheKotik]

Its got thermal paste on. I guess I should try reapplying the fan again. Do I have to wipe off the old one with a microfiber cloth or will any piece of cloth do the job?

Also, could it be a faulty processor?

 

[reedo_43]

Reapply and test again. Any cloth will do with rubbing alcohol. I doubt the cpu is at fault. Can you hear you water pump running?