r9 290 making cpu too hot

[Demosthenest]

Hi!
I just bought a gigabyte r9 290 windforce oc and the gaming results are incredible, I'm very happy with it. It's a bit noisy but it's running at no more than 70 degrees celsius under load, which I think is great for this card.
However, my cpu (i5 2300) doesn't seem to be too happy with it. When idling, it now runs at 40 degrees and reacher 71 degrees under full load. Is this going to damage it in anyway? I've read the max temperature for this cpu is 72 degrees and I'm worried it might fail.
I have the cooler master 212 evo installed but it doesn't seem to be powerful enough for the task.

What would you guys suggest I do? I have already spent a lot of money on the gpu but I could stretch my budget a little and buy a better cpu cooler or something like that. I do not want more noise on my case, which, if it's of any help, is a define r4 no windowed with 2 fans. It's a very closed case and airflow might not be optimal. Should I get a better cpu cooler (noctua, for say) or just go for an all in one water cooling kit like the corsair h80 or cm seidon?

Tyvm for your help,
Miquel

 

[markwp]

Those temps are normal for a SB. You'll be fine.

Mark

 

[Andrew Buck]

Your airflow doesn't seem to happy with the extra heat being dissipated from the 290. Check and see if your case is hot on the inside. Take the side panel off and see if the temperatures change. If you can't get good enough airflow, you might just need to go with some watercooling in an intake position. You would want positive air pressure in your case anyways, so this would help. I wouldnt think that the CPU would give off too much extra heat, after all, it is a relatively low clocked i5.

 

[dish_moose]

You need more airflow through your case. The evo can only work as well as the temp differential between it's ambient and the cpu. The gpu is warming up the air in your case and causing it to work less efficiently. Does it operate cooler if you remove the side panel? Can you install a fan in the side of the case?
-Bruce

 

[Demosthenest]

It only happens during long sessions of gaming so I guess the GPU is heating up the air. Tomorrow morning I will test the side panel thing. Would you recommend getting a second cpu fan, buying a couple case fans..? If so, which ones? My pc is already noisy enough, so I don't want much more noise in my pc.

 

[Demosthenest]

ok, opening side panel did seem to help a bit.

 

[dish_moose]

What case do you have? If you get more cool air moving through, both cpu & gpu fans may not have to spin as fast - less noise.
-Bruce

 

[Demosthenest]

What case do you have? If you get more cool air moving through, both cpu & gpu fans may not have to spin as fast - less noise.
-Bruce

Define R4. Could you suggest a couple of quiet case fans?

 

[dish_moose]

Look here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1647445/quietest-fans-140mm.html
Noctua is not the prettiest but work well.
-Bruce
Also, can you change the vents for more air flow in your case?

 

[Demosthenest]

Look here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1647445/quietest-fans-140mm.html
Noctua is not the prettiest but work well.
-Bruce
Also, can you change the vents for more air flow in your case?

I just changed the location of my case fans, which has helped about 5 degrees celsius.

What do you think about Corsair Air Series AF120 Low Noise? I can get 2 for 26 bucks, while 2 noctua would set off to 38 bucks.

And thank you for your help.

 

[iron8orn]

5c is a good improvement and as the first person that posted said you really don't have anything to worry about... it wont be a bad idea to get new fans if you want but not really needed
the intel temp guide says you need to stay under 80c for stability and longevity
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

 

[dish_moose]

Ttue - you are not in the danger zone. My point is that the overall system noise should go down if there is a good supply of cool air in the case.
-Bruce

 

[dish_moose]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA30R2CA1240&cm_re=Scythe_Slip_Stream-_-1YF-001U-00007-_-Product
look here: http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/5770/8/103-12cm-case-fans-review-test-results-best-budget-models
-Bruce