Rise in CPU temperature.

DavidNW · 22-08-2007, 09:26 AM

My new processor and motherboard appear to be working fine. However, up to only yesterday, my processor temp was hovering around 40 - 42c on idle (I only have stock cooling, but was happy with those temps).

Today, I noticed the temperature has shot up to 50c on idle. There is no appreciable difference in ambient temperature between yesterday and today, and I have not added any additional hardware that might up the temperature.

I've just taken the processor out, cleaned off the old thermal paste and applied new paste, but the CPU temperature is still 50c on idle.

Any ideas on this one, guys?

Thanks,

David.

donkey42 · 22-08-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidNW

Today, I noticed the temperature has shot up to 50c on idle. There is no appreciable difference in ambient temperature between yesterday and today, and I have not added any additional hardware that might up the temperature.

i wouldn't worry about it, start worrying if it gets over 60c, then buy a better cooler

Big B · 23-08-2007, 11:58 AM

What are you using to monitor the temps?

DavidNW · 24-08-2007, 04:17 PM

SpeedFan and the hardware monitor in the BIOS (which both gave the same readings).

However, I've clean off the thermal paste for the second time now, and I'm getting 40-42c again, so I guess all is well now. Thanks for your interest.

DavidNW · 24-08-2007, 04:19 PM

SpeedFan and the hardware monitor in the BIOS (which both gave the same readings).

However, I've cleaned-off the thermal paste and applied fresh paste for the second time now, and I'm getting 40-42c again, so I guess all is well now. Thanks for your interest.

22-08-2007, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
DavidNW Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 57 Male Posts: 583 Times Helpful: 20 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	Rise in CPU temperature. My new processor and motherboard appear to be working fine. However, up to only yesterday, my processor temp was hovering around 40 - 42c on idle (I only have stock cooling, but was happy with those temps). Today, I noticed the temperature has shot up to 50c on idle. There is no appreciable difference in ambient temperature between yesterday and today, and I have not added any additional hardware that might up the temperature. I've just taken the processor out, cleaned off the old thermal paste and applied new paste, but the CPU temperature is still 50c on idle. Any ideas on this one, guys? Thanks, David. __________________ "Hell is other people" - John Paul Sartre. Your life is never a wasted if you are happy and content about the person you are.

23-08-2007, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	What are you using to monitor the temps? __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

24-08-2007, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
DavidNW Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 57 Male Posts: 583 Times Helpful: 20 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	SpeedFan and the hardware monitor in the BIOS (which both gave the same readings). However, I've clean off the thermal paste for the second time now, and I'm getting 40-42c again, so I guess all is well now. Thanks for your interest. __________________ "Hell is other people" - John Paul Sartre. Your life is never a wasted if you are happy and content about the person you are.

24-08-2007, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
DavidNW Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 57 Male Posts: 583 Times Helpful: 20 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	SpeedFan and the hardware monitor in the BIOS (which both gave the same readings). However, I've cleaned-off the thermal paste and applied fresh paste for the second time now, and I'm getting 40-42c again, so I guess all is well now. Thanks for your interest. __________________ "Hell is other people" - John Paul Sartre. Your life is never a wasted if you are happy and content about the person you are.

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