Heatsink exceeding 100 Degrees.

MrZen · 25 Jul 2016 at 17:55

Hi All.

Looking for some advice.

I have the MSI x99a SLI Plus Gaming Mobo.

Recently using Corsair Link it is stating my Mobo Temp #3 is at around 120 Degrees which in my opinion way too hot for it to run at, however no issues on my PC side of thing... yet.

Please see the below pic to see.

Is this normal or should I be concerned?

Now due to my GPU size it does sit over the heatsink. (cant do much about the placement)

Thanks!

tres_kun · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:07

Allow the computer to cool down
Power it up and read the temerature
If you are getting 120 the sensor is faulty
If temperature starts at 40 and climbs to 120 over time
Then you have a problem
But my opinion is that the sensor is broken

FloppyPoppy · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:09

It it reading Fahrenheit or Celsius?

stulid · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:09

Touch it, does it take your skin off.

MrZen · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:13

Its in Celsius, and I have touched the heat sink, it was quite hot couldn't keep my hand there for long.

Once I'm home, ill take a look and monitor.... the issue I also have is the Mobo #3 Temp doesn't actually show up on the Corsair Link till its at around 100 degrees.

stulid · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:15

P.S 4 lines for a signature.

I see 8.

tres_kun · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:15

Quite hot unable to hold for long sounds like 70 degrees
At 120 it will burn you instantly

MrZen · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:18

stulid said:
P.S 4 lines for a signature.

I see 8.

Amended

Thanks for the heads up.