CPU cooling

IncognitoX · 22 Oct 2012 at 14:43

I have just finished my first build and everything went to plan

I ended up going with the AMD A10 5800k. I am using the stock clock speed.

However when I try to look at the CPU temperature with CoreTemp it says N/A for all four cores.

The only way I can see the temperature is to going into the BIOS and it sits at 51 degrees. Not sure if this is high for this processor?

Could anyone highlight why the CPU temp cannot be seen?
Furthermore, is it worth buying an aftermarket cooler to lower the temps?

Thanks!

IC3 · 22 Oct 2012 at 14:58

Yes it is worth to buy a cooler since temps you are getting are too high for any amd. To check amd chips temp I would recommend core temp or hwmonitor.
What is your budget?

IncognitoX · 22 Oct 2012 at 15:06

IC3 said:
Yes it is worth to buy a cooler since temps you are getting are too high for any amd. To check amd chips temp I would recommend core temp or hwmonitor.
What is your budget?

See I even think that temperature is not correct, because the heatsink isn't even hot to the touch.

Budget for the CPU cooler is basically the cheapest good cooler.

Thanks

honosuseri · 22 Oct 2012 at 15:10

IncognitoX said:
See I even think that temperature is not correct, because the heatsink isn't even hot to the touch.

Budget for the CPU cooler is basically the cheapest good cooler.

Thanks

THIS one won't break the bank

Check your case though fella, be a shame to buy a heatsink and find it doesnt fit. The Achilles isn't what I would call a very tall cooler though

IncognitoX · 22 Oct 2012 at 15:20

honosuseri said:
THIS one won't break the bank

Check your case though fella, be a shame to buy a heatsink and find it doesnt fit. The Achilles isn't what I would call a very tall cooler though

Thanks for your advice, is this fan compatible with the FM2 socket?

honosuseri · 22 Oct 2012 at 15:21

IncognitoX said:
Thanks for your advice, is this fan compatible with the FM2 socket?

AM3,FM1,FM2 it's all the same

doyll · 22 Oct 2012 at 16:44

True Spirit 140 is an exceptional cooler for £30
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-095-TR&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2352

Just make sure it will fit in your casei... it's 170mm tall.

foster grant · 22 Oct 2012 at 16:53

or you could go for one of the all in one water cooling options

doyll · 22 Oct 2012 at 16:57

foster grant said:
or you could go for one of the all in one water cooling options

And you can then worry about pump sounding like it's got gravel in it (lots of Corsair Hydro coolers have this problem) and failing, leaks and are louder then air... cost lots more too.

BrianB · 22 Oct 2012 at 17:02

Air cooling is the way to go really, quieter than those all in one coolers, almost maintenance free, but if you don't mind dust, maintenance free when paired with some good thermal material. That True 140 is a good cooler, not too big, tall, but not too big.

I have the Coolermaster 612S - I got it when the True 140 wasn't on offer, was gutted to see the True 140 reduced straight after.

Have you tried RealTemp?

foster grant · 22 Oct 2012 at 21:44

I wouldn't put all your trust in RealTemp to be honest , Be better off with CPUID HWMonitor

Akagi · 23 Oct 2012 at 01:23

You said cheapest good cooler, so here: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-064-ZA&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=