i5 2500k new build running hot

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Hi, what are the standard temperatures like on average with the standard cooler on a 2500k?

Just ran the Windows index rating thing, and when it was assessing the CPU, I got a warning that my core had just hit 85C, I guess that isn't normal surely :eek: don't really wanna get some games on it if the Windows rating does that to it.

I've got the PSU fan, the CPU cooler, the graphics card and one front case fan. Should I think about adding a rear exhaust fan?
 
Just ran prime 95 and within two mins it was at 90C.

Sits at around 45-50C idle, the room is quite warm at the moment so that will have an effect, but unsure how much of an effect.

How do I check it is seated properly? I made sure it was making full contact and it did not 'click' anymore when seating it.
 
cheers BTR Dohhhhhh :(.

as already mentioned either not seated right or too much thermal material inbetween it and the processor.
 
Pushed the cooler on a bit harder and got a couple more clicks, idle is now 39-47 between the cores, would post a screenshot but don't know how to get print screen on this apple keyboard.

The compound was already on the cooler, so just slotted the cooler on, but it looked about right.

CPU fan is definitely spinning. It's quite hot in this room as the sun's facing on it, but hoping for a bit lower temps than that!

Edit: temps are a now 1-2 degrees lower than posted.
 
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what vcore is the bios showing ?

try dropping the side off the case and see if the temps drop, if they do the front fan might be worth thinking about as well.
 
mp260767 said:
what vcore is the bios showing ?

try dropping the side off the case and see if the temps drop, if they do the front fan might be worth thinking about as well.
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Just done, temps are dropping. What about the front fan, increase it's RPM? Think I've got an airflow problem. Cables are tidy-ish leaving plenty of room around the CPU, but there's no air going in or out there. Might fit an exhaust fan to the back or top, what do you think?

Temps are now at 30-40 idle. Much better! What is desirable for an idle temp?

Just put the side panel back on and temps jumped up 5 degrees within two minutes.
 
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Currently running Prime95 on the Small FFTs, and then the maximum heat option (can't remember what it's called).

Temps are stuck at 79, will not go higher. Is this generally ok despite stress test? It's not very often it will be stressed, during the occasional game or so.

Note I'll be installing a exhaust fan as soon as it arrives from OCUK, so temperatures will hopefully be lower, going look into getting a new cpu cooler too.

EDIT: Just read that over 80C is a no no. It'll keep the computer doing non-stressed tasks til that fan is fitted then! I'm not sure where I've gone wrong, pretty sure I can't fit the cooler any tighter now.

Can anyone recommend a good CPU cooler? I have a CM Elite 430 case, so need to fit in it.

Thanks for all your help so far.
 
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as per redmint, have a look at the Corsair A50, from the specs on the corsair website it should fit your case.

where about is the case situtated as the spec on ocuk says it has space for a fan in the bottom of the case, might be worth while if its slightly raised to get a decent flow in.

it has plenty of cooling options so we can check the fans in different configurations to see what works best.

depending on the room temp 30-40 idle might not be too bad.

when using the system have core temp running in the background it usually keeps note of the highest temp reached so you can see how its going.

stress testing generally tends to raise the temps above what you'd get with normal everyday usage but worth just keeping an eye on it for the moment.
 
What is your budget for a cooler as that affects suggestions.

What I've noticed with my i5 2500k is it does run warm. Though my case is a cm silencio with a very poor front air intake.

I've just installed an Antec Kuhler 920 and load temps don't go above 60 as a rule. I could bring this down further with a better case for airflow.

Your case will take heatsinks up to 163mm in height.

Thermalright silver arrow (£50):

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-078-TR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Anteci Kuhler 620 (£50)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Akasa Venom (£38)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-072-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395
 
welshdragon said:
What is your budget for a cooler as that affects suggestions.

What I've noticed with my i5 2500k is it does run warm. Though my case is a cm silencio with a very poor front air intake.

I've just installed an Antec Kuhler 920 and load temps don't go above 60 as a rule. I could bring this down further with a better case for airflow.

Your case will take heatsinks up to 163mm in height.

Thermalright silver arrow (£50):

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-078-TR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Anteci Kuhler 620 (£50)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Akasa Venom (£38)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-072-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395
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Hi, I'm looking at around £30 budget ideally, if I can get a alright cooler for the price. Yes it does have space for a bottom fan, should be having two fans arriving soon (sorry whoever packed them at ocuk, I changed my mind and decided to order a second fan, so 2 orders, 2 fans!) but I thought there wouldn't be any intake there so it would be pointless, I could give it a go though.

What would be best if I fit a bottom fan, a rear exhaust or top exhaust fan?
 
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