E6850 Temp?? pLEASE HELP

[Freakfish1]

Hi Guys,
DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E6850, 3000 MHz (9 x 333)

I have the above CPU and it is running Idel at 70c. I know these CPUs are meant to run a little higher than other core duos, but 70c is way to high. When i play games it has reached 92c and i switch off the system.

I have had the CPU now since April and it was running at around 45-47c idle and around 50c when processing lots of graphics and being on for long periods. I haven’t overclocked and I’m worried i have a faulty CPU. I don’t know what I’m doing when it comes to overclocking and i let my mate do it. I only play MMO's so no overclocking is needed yet. I have also removed the thermal paste and reapplied more to the heat sink. I have also re-seated the CPU AND HEAT SINK AGAIN.

I do notice that the multiplier says this.

Field Value
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 6x / 9x

Is mine set to 9 as it says this when i run Everest ‘DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E6850, 3000 MHz (9 x 333)’

It has recently started to shut its self down; i think this is Intel’s safety device to say no more before melt down.

If anybody could help, this would be great I would ask my mate but he’s on Holiday. If you require more info let me know how i can provide this.

Cheers

Adam

 

[Freakfish1]

Can nobody help me with this?

 

[RJC]

These processors run cooler, it was the p4 range which run hotter, in my mind 70c should be your maximum temp.
What software are you using to measure temps?
Is your system full of dust and is the cpu fan running!

 

[Teaf]

Hmm, very odd. Was going to suggest reseating the cooler but you've done that already :/