New cpu overheating

[NotSoMLGAlli]

I bought a new cpu to replace my LGA 1155 i3-2120 old cpu with an LGA 1155 i5-3450 that I was VERY excited for. After installing the new one the CPU overheated immediately after every bootup. I re-installed it at least 9 times making sure I just hadn't installed it wrong. I checked and made sure if it wasn't just being misread and the temperature was actually fine. The fan reacted to the temperature change normally as well. When I checked system information the new cpu was clearly recognized and working just fine. My boot times was much much much faster so it worked fine. To sum up my problem, the brand new cpu I had bought keeps overheating after installation and I don't know why. Please help <3

 

[HamBown81]

Thermal compound?

EDIT: What motherboard are you using? What type of CPU cooler are you using?

 

[atomicWAR]

Make sure thermal compound is properly used and that you removed any plastics covering the CPU or heat-sink.

 

[HamBown81]

Make sure thermal compound is properly used and that you removed any plastics covering the CPU or heat-sink.

Yes, the sticker! If it is a new cooler.

 

[kraelic]

Did you reapply thermal paste? Clean the cpu and heatsink base. Pea sized blob to the center of the CPU, spreading makes air bubbles.

 

[HamBown81]

Did you reapply thermal paste? Clean the cpu and heatsink base. Pea sized blob to the center of the CPU, spreading makes air bubbles.

Even poor TIM application shouldn't be overheating immediately. The 9x re-installation is a bit concerning!

 

[NotSoMLGAlli]

I don't have thermal paste but I was looking into it, I completely forgot about it.

 

[atomicWAR]

I don't have thermal paste but I was looking into it, I completely forgot about it.

That is certainly your issue. I suggest some Grizzly Kyronaut if you can afford it. It is a premium but well worth it thermal paste.

 

[HamBown81]

I don't have thermal paste but I was looking into it, I completely forgot about it.

Yikes, that is 100% the problem. ANY thermal compound is better than nothing!