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Hi everyone 
I am just wondering about maximum temps I should be looking at on an i5 3570k overclocked from 3.2ghz to 4.5ghz?
I ran prime 95 for 3 hours and there were no errors or problems at all. Whilst watching the temps the maximum was 78 degrees but on average it was about 70 degrees.
I slightly worry I used too much thermal paste as it was the first time I had ever used it and I have read some could have come out the sides when the cooler as added. If those temps are fine then I am happy. Should I investigate the thermal paste and remove some?
Thank you for any advice!

I am just wondering about maximum temps I should be looking at on an i5 3570k overclocked from 3.2ghz to 4.5ghz?
I ran prime 95 for 3 hours and there were no errors or problems at all. Whilst watching the temps the maximum was 78 degrees but on average it was about 70 degrees.
I slightly worry I used too much thermal paste as it was the first time I had ever used it and I have read some could have come out the sides when the cooler as added. If those temps are fine then I am happy. Should I investigate the thermal paste and remove some?
Thank you for any advice!