[Question] CPU Temperature.

[Dranolth]

Hi, guys!
I have an AMD Phenom II X4 955 Processor and I wanted to know what would be the "normal" temperature it should have when Idle.
Mine doesn't go lower than 44°C and I've been told is a little to high.
I've also been having some issues since the time I installed a new GPU (I went from an Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 750Ti). The computer shuts down when I play games with good graphics (such as ArcheAge or Nosgoth) because, apparently, it's overheating.
I've already cleaned the cooler fan and the heat sink of the processor, but I'm afraid it could happen again. So, I'd also like to know what's the maximum temperature the CPU can reach without getting damaged, just so I can keep and eye on it.
Thanks in advance.

 

[t3naci0ust]

70-80 degrees Celsius under load is bad for that processor.

 

[dominirican3351]

Have you removed old thermal paste and reapplied new paste, this can help a lot. Max temps for amd cpus are normally in mid 60s 62-65 celcius

 

[t3naci0ust]

Really depends on the CPU though. My handles 80 degrees celcius.

 

[AdyBossul]

For your good i sugest to buy a new cooler for your processor , this is how you can keep control with your processor .
Buy something like this and you wil be fine . http://www.ebuyer.com/288855-cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-amd-intel-processor-cooler-rr-212e-16pk-r1
Just keep the processor cool if you want to have high gaming performances .

 

[t3naci0ust]

It could also be whatever he is using to monitor temps. I know some that go fricken crazy.

 

[Dranolth]

Yes, I replaced the thermal paste about a month ago, because I changed my MOBO.
So, 80°C would be the maximum it can take, but 62-65°C would be the "safer" maximum.
Would you say buying a couple of cooler fans would make a important difference? I can't afford water cooling, but maybe normal coolers could help. I, really, have no idea how big of an impact they have in the PC's performance.
I'm using Core Temp to check my CPU Temperature. Is it bad? Any suggestions?

 

[dominirican3351]

If you want an inexpensive good cooler look at the cool master hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper_212-_-35-103-065-_-Product

just make sure your ram doesn't interfere with it because its a hefty cooler and that your case is large enough to fit it.

 

[t3naci0ust]

They really don't have a impact on performance other than that it keeps the cpu cool.

 

[AdyBossul]

They really don't have a impact on performance other than that it keeps the cpu cool.

Lol .. they have .. a cpu with a low temperature cooled by a good cooler improve the gaming performance because a processor with high temperatures such as his processor he will have always lag without a good cooler .
It's important even if you dont believe .

 

[t3naci0ust]

I'm not saying that its not important just the fact that its not like RAM, or a graphics card in that it causes a bottleneck.

 

[Dranolth]

I get what you are saying. It contributes to the performance, but in an indirect way.
That's it. I'm buying a couple of cooler fans and a new cooler for the CPU as soon as possible.
Thanks to you all!

 

[t3naci0ust]

Np have fun