Is my CPU overheating? And if so, how to fix it?

[Skyleft]

Hello. I recently got a new computer, only to realize that I couldn't livestream as well as I used to with my last one.

The video quality is very bad, so I figured it could be because my CPU was overheating.

I used a program to measure the CPU's temperature and got these results: http://prntscr.com/e8iox0

I don't know much about it so maybe you guys could tell me if it's bad or not.

And if it is, how could I fix it? It is a new PC.

 

[Dustybin]

Did you buy this PC assembled or make it yourself? If you built it yourself you should take your CPU cooler off, clean away the thermal paste and reapply as a start. Failing that if you're using a stock cooler you should replace it with a quality after market cooler.

If you bought this built then contact whoever made it and get them to fix it, those temps are way too high.

The other thing to consider is air flow around and inside the computer, do you have any case fans and what is your cable management inside? If you've got the PC in a built in unit it needs clearance around it especially where fans are venting hot air.

 

[Skyleft]

Did you buy this PC assembled or make it yourself? If you built it yourself you should take your CPU cooler off, clean away the thermal paste and reapply as a start. Failing that if you're using a stock cooler you should replace it with a quality after market cooler.

If you bought this built then contact whoever made it and get them to fix it, those temps are way too high.

The other thing to consider is air flow around and inside the computer, do you have any case fans and what is your cable management inside? If you've got the PC in a built in unit it needs clearance around it especially where fans are venting hot air.

It is actually quite relieving to know that the temperature is a problem since it would explain all the issues I've been having.

I did buy all the different parts myself, but the shop built the actual PC. I am unable to contact them as I moved out very far away, and I picked the parts pretty much following a guide as I am not used to messing with this kind of stuff.

I can definitely try what you've said but I would need a more in depth explanation to not [censored] anything up. It would be great if you could either explain the steps I should take or link me a guide that would explain how to do what you've suggested.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I recently got a new computer, only to realize that I couldn't livestream as well as I used to with my last one.

What are complete specs of your old and new pc?

 

[Skyleft]

I recently got a new computer, only to realize that I couldn't livestream as well as I used to with my last one.

What are complete specs of your old and new pc?

This is what I got for my current pc:

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System Information report written at: 02/14/17 09:55:48
System Name: DESKTOP-004GJ91
[System Summary]

Item Value
OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise
Version 10.0.14393 Build 14393
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name DESKTOP-004GJ91
System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model H110M-S2H
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU Default string
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz, 4001 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. F20a, 26-Oct-16
SMBIOS Version 3.0
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
BaseBoard Model Not Available
BaseBoard Name Base Board
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.14393.206"
User Name DESKTOP-004GJ91\Adrià
Time Zone Romance Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 16.0 GB
Available Physical Memory 12.6 GB
Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
Available Virtual Memory 14.6 GB
Page File Space 2.38 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Device Guard Virtualization based security Not enabled
Hyper-V - VM Monitor Mode Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Second Level Address Translation Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Virtualization Enabled in Firmware Yes
Hyper-V - Data Execution Protection Yes

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0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer OK
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0x0000D000-0x0000DFFF Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller OK
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Regarding my last one, I am not sure, but it was way less expensive than this one and I had it for around 4 years. All I remember is the processor was an i5 and the price of the whole thing was 800€.

 

[Sm0k]

Well is really easy to do, if you follow the steps you will be just fine.

This is just one of the endless vids you can find about thermal paste and assembling CPU cooler, like Dustybin said before if this does not resolve the temps issue you will need to replace it for an aftermarket CPU cooler.

Always try to keep your temps as low as possible, this will give you the best possible performance of your chip and will last longer.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2MEAnZ3swQ

 

[Dustybin]

I strongly suspect the CPU cooler is badly mounted, before you remove it though make sure you have spare paste and a suitable wipe and cleaner fluid to remove the current paste. You need an alcohol based cleaner and some form of wipe that doesn't leave lint or masses of residue behind.

 

[cryoburner]

Like Dustybin said, that's clearly a result of the cpu cooler not cooling the cpu. It might not be attached properly, possibly coming loose during transport, and if that's the case, you will want to replace the thermal compound when you re-attach it. It could also be that the fan on the cooler isn't working properly though, so you might check that it's spinning properly and not blocked by stray wires or anything.

 

[cryoburner]

I strongly suspect the CPU cooler is badly mounted, before you remove it though make sure you have spare paste and a suitable wipe and cleaner fluid to remove the current paste. You need an alcohol based cleaner and some form of wipe that doesn't leave lint or masses of residue behind.

And of course, make sure your computer is completely powered down, and its cord is unplugged before attempting to work on the CPU. >_>

 

[Skyleft]

I have opened the PC up, and this is the way the shop built it: http://prntscr.com/e8jikp

I cannot even locate the CPU, can you guys tell me where it is? Also, is that fan well positioned? Because to me it doesn't look like it's doing much.

 

[Sm0k]

Well you have your CPU water cooling, the CPU is just beneath the pump (the round metal/plastic thing with the ANTEC logo on) there is something definitely wrong with that cooling if you are getting so hight temps.

Can you make a better picture with some natural light so we can see the whole thing a bit better?

 

[Sm0k]

This might be helpful http://prnt.sc/e8jntj

For how they build it you need to unmount the radiator in order to reach the CPU, mostly cause the case is not to big and the inner space is limited.

 

[Skyleft]

This might be helpful http://prnt.sc/e8jntj

Thanks, it is.
So what should my steps be to determine what's wrong?

 

[Sm0k]

Ok lets star with the basics, with your PC on and running carefully place your fingers on top of the pump and see if you feel the pump is working, there must be a vibration, if it is too hot to the touch and you can feel the pump, well in that case the pump may be dead (I don´t think so but we need to discard everything)

 

[Skyleft]

Ok lets star with the basics, with your PC on and running carefully place your fingers on top of the pump and see if you feel the pump is working, there must be a vibration, if it is too hot to the touch and you can feel the pump, well in that case the pump may be dead (I don´t think so but we need to discard everything)

I don't feel any vibration at all, but it's definitely not very hot. About the same temperature as when I touch the PC case

 

[Sm0k]

It seems that next step is un mount the CPU pump, for this you need to remove the radiator and then the CPU pump, remember you will need thermal paste to replace the existing once you detach the cooler from the CPU.

 

[Sm0k]

This will help you, this is the assembly process you will do the same just backwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xrujUphXsI

 

[Skyleft]

This will help you, this is the assembly process you will do the same just backwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xrujUphXsI

Couldn't really figure out how to remove it... The videos steps didn't work and I don't know what else to remove since it won't come off.
http://imgur.com/q3orySW

 

[SkyNetRising]

It looks like you have disassembled the water block.
Did water come out of it?

 

[Skyleft]

It looks like you have disassembled the water block.
Did water come out of it?

No, not one bit.
Edit: Actually I am looking at it now and there is water but its barely barely noticeable

 

[Sm0k]

Post a better quality picture if it is possible please.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Edit: Actually I am looking at it now and there is water but its barely barely noticeable

You shouldn't have done that.
If water did get onto your motherboard or graphics card, then you can't turn your pc on until water has completely dried off.
It may require days and excessive ventilation.

 

[Skyleft]

Post a better quality picture if it is possible please.

http://prntscr.com/e8l2hq This quality is all I can manage. I have removed all the screws I found, even opening up the cooler itself, but I cannot find a way to remove it.

 

[Sm0k]

I I´m really concenr about that liquid liquing I see in your pic, open the other side cabinet and you should see the mounting screws that hold the base, anyhow like I said I dont like that liquid droping all over, did you open up the pump?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Your AIO cpu water cooler is not designed for disassembly.
You're gonna have serious problems refilling it and eliminating air bubbles.

Put the water-block back together. Then wiggle it around a bit so it comes off the cpu and remove it completely.

Until you figure out, how to refill your AIO water cooler and eliminate air bubbles, get air cooler for your cpu.