overheating CPU - year old custom built

[robbiedude9]

had the computer for a year now; build by myself

specs;

GTX 770 GPU
AMD 8350 CPU
Generic RAM 8GB
ASUS motherboard M5A97 R2.0
PSU mod xtreme pro 600w
Generic cpu fan
Aerocool Strike-X GT PC CASE

I can't see why the issue could be the mobo or cpu. both have not been touched apart from cleaning dust off, which I've been doing regular.

could it be the pc case not being cool enough for the mainboard?

i have 3 generic psu case fans 120mm, also.

overheats when I use handbreak. also overheated when playing DAYZ and RUST.

the problem is. the cpu itself becomes extremely hot, the cpu fan becomes extremely hot and so does the motherboard heat sinks.

the CPU goes up to 90c and the computer shuts down.

 

[logainofhades]

I would get a proper heatsink for the CPU. The stock heatsink isn't very good. I would pick up at least a Coolermaster Hyper 212.

 

[robbiedude9]

I would get a proper heatsink for the CPU. The stock heatsink isn't very good. I would pick up at least a Coolermaster Hyper 212.

i thought this too. i bought a new cpu fan, still same issue.

 

[logainofhades]

Unless you installed something wrong, or got a very lousy cooler, you should not be hitting those kinds of temps.

 

[The Protagonist]

AMD sucks on stock coolers, but those temps are much too high even for a stock cooler. Perhaps there's not much airflow in your case; a couple o fans would make a difference. Anyway, a new cpu heatsink is required, definitely. Buy one of these: http://www.raijintek.com/en/products_bycategory.php?CategoryID=1
Those are best price-performance air coolers around. Even the little Aidos performs better than the old cumbrous CM 212.

 

[williamcummins]

Before buying/changing a CPU cooler, you should remove carefully your CPU, clean the old thermal paste and reapply some new one. There are plenty of tutorials on how to do that. I've heard lots of stories about AMD cpu's overheating because of bad thermal paste application.

 

[Chickenator]

Before buying/changing a CPU cooler, you should remove carefully your CPU, clean the old thermal paste and reapply some new one. There are plenty of tutorials on how to do that. I've heard lots of stories about AMD cpu's overheating because of bad thermal paste application.

Don't remove the CPU when removing the paste. It's not necessary, and could possibly be dangerous.
To remove the paste itself i would recommend using rubbing alcohol (isopropyl 70-90%).

Apply on a paper towel, and start rubbing in circles or what fits you best. You'll have to use a few pieces of towel paper before it's all gone, but make sure it's as clean as possible.

Also remember to remove the paste from the Heatsing too, if you are planning on using the same cooler.

I trust that you, robbiedude9, can apply thermal paste, but i will still recommend you to use a dot, with the size of a lentil/pea which should be put in the middle, and the smeared out with the pressure of the heatsink, when putting it on.

Sorry for all the text, however it's important to do it right.

For cooling fans i would go for the Coolermaster Hyper 212 as was mentioned before, or if your budget allows for it, go for a Noctua heatsink, they are currently the best out there as far as i know. Either Noctua UH14s or D14 would be optimal, but do some research.