[SOLVED] My i7 4790K is at 100 degrees

[Turre]

I recently started noticing a big dip in my frames so i downloaded HWmonitor to check the values and its pushing 100 degrees. What can have caused this and what is my next step?

Last time i checked it was around 60 degrees after hours of playing games so that isnt that bad with the stock cooler. Haven't replaced thermal paste in years though

https://imgur.com/a/wNCGy2J

View: https://imgur.com/a/wNCGy2J

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I would replace the thermal paste first and make sure the cooler is still securely mounted.

Also, make sure the fan spins freely.

 

[R_1]

thermal paste is a good place to start. dry paste cracks and air in the cracks does not conduct well at all.