Current Cpu Temps

Watlinguk · 25 Sep 2012 at 17:37

Hi guys. I have just started a thread regarding my new EVGA 680 in SLI. Which is here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18445308

I originally was asking questions regarding overclocking my GPU's and that i did so in small increments and my games still crashed after 10 minutes of play.

I have then started to question MY CPU. As my EVGA 680 temps in SLI dont exceed 75 degrees. But when running prime95 for a minute i get temps like this:

My main question is could my cpu be overheating thus causing a drop in frames and frames to become unbearable and then crash my system? I dont think its my cards as the temps are good. Any thoughts please?

And sorry for two posts in two sections but it was intended to only be one

Regards

Watlinguk · 25 Sep 2012 at 17:40

Just checked my BIOS and the CPU temp is 62 Idle :S

Watlinguk · 25 Sep 2012 at 18:01

Yes the cooler looks to be seated correctly. Just thinking now. I sometimes get a restart of the pc wit ha message saying "overclcoking failed pres f2 etcetc" Could this also be related to the CPU? This was a pre overclocked bundle from OCUK.

Watlinguk · 25 Sep 2012 at 18:48

Just going to reapply some thermal paste to the cpu

Watlinguk · 25 Sep 2012 at 20:21

Would the alternative be get a much better air cooled cooler? If so have you got any recommendations please?
It appears as though my cooler has maybe gone, I'm going to switch it round tomorrow and put the i7 stock cooler on to see if this helps the temps at all.