[SOLVED] Overheating CPU?

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So I recently got a lot of crashes when playing games. It aren't particulary crashes but my system just shuts down to prevent my CPU from overheating ( I think). The fans also start running at max speed when this happens. Yesterday I installed Core Temp to look at the temperature and when playing games all the cores of my CPU were 90+ celcius. Also, this happened 1 day after I installed my new RAM. Could this be the issue?
My specs:
i7 7700k 4.2ghz
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB
MSI MAG Z270
32GB HyperX DDR4-3200 RAM
500GB kingston SSD
2TB HDD
500GB HDD
2 fans
1 cpu cooler

What I've tried so far:
  • Increase fan speed
  • Apply new thermal paste
  • Ordered new fans, installing them tomorrow
None of these have worked for me so far. Please help me, I can't play ANY game normal anymore.
 
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Solution
To test your new ram,
Run memtest86.
It boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download the free edition here:
https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.

What is the make/model of your cooler, case, and psu?
I ask about the psu because some cm models are not very good.

What is your cpu temperature at idle?
If it is much more than 10-15c. over ambient, then there is a problem with your cooler.
Possibly it was dislodged during the ram install.
Any cooler needs a good source of fresh intake air to let it do it's job.
Your case and fan arrangement play a part in that.
As a temporary measure, take the case covers off and direct a house fan at the...