My i5-3570k Idle Temps Are High?

[SuperiorBarchetta]

Hi,
I'm not that great with computers (Hardware-wise)
but I am not sure what to do; my computer shutdown while playing CS:GO due to my CPU overheating.
I checked my temps and it was running at 80c and I tried blowing out dust, etc. but it didn't seem to help.
When I am running idle on my desktop I have a constant 60c, at times it flucates from 60 to 65.
What do you guys recommend? And is this normal? (I assume not.)

Processor: Intel Core i5-3570k Stock Cooler
Case: http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Technologies-Silent-Chassis-CA-H230I-B1/dp/B00EUMZSHY/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1420941993&sr=8-21&keywords=NZXT+Computer+Case


Thanks in advance!

 

[drkatz42]

give us a run down on your current setup complete with the type of cooling etc

 

[Mr5oh]

Stock cooler? What case / fan setup are you using.

Your idle temps are technically safe but definitely high. If you are still using the stock cooler, I would recommend you upgrade your cooler. The 212 EVO is a good cooler for a reasonable price.

 

[SuperiorBarchetta]

Stock cooler? What case / fan setup are you using.

Your idle temps are technically safe but definitely high. If you are still using the stock cooler, I would recommend you upgrade your cooler. The 212 EVO is a good cooler for a reasonable price.

Running with the stock cooler + fan.
Case link is above.

Also, I am purchasing the 212 EVO right now.

Also, why would this randomly start happening? I was running fine at 30 - 35c then today it is running 60c min. while idle.

 

[CompuTronix]

SuperiorBarchetta,

Unless your cooler's fan is running too slow because it's beginning to fail, your processor is reaching 80C because it's likely that one of the cooler's push pins has popped loose from the motherboard.

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 adequate. However, if your rig has been running for 2 years or so, then you might want to plan on replacing the thermal compound in the not-too-distant future. For now, it'll be OK if you get the cooler securely attached with the existing thermal compound.

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

CT