i7 5930k temperature at test

[seduuards]

Hi all,

I've done a build with an i7 5930k CPU, MSI X99S Gaming 7 motherboard, MSI R290x GPU and a hyper 212 evo heat sink + fan (link below). Oh and an EVGA gold standard 850W PSU.

Heat sink + fan:
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo/

After booting up the motherboard (testing outside the case with just the GPU fan and heat sink fan running), in the BIOS, I watched the CPU temperature, which settles around 38°C, when navigating through the BIOS it can touch 39-40°C. Is this a good average temperature to settle at? If not, could this be because its out of the case with less fans running?

Shaneo

 

[RJC]

Usually in the BIOS the cpu is under some load and running full speed.
But temps look fine, full load is what you need to test once your up & running.

 

[FredFlint]

My CPU idles between 25-30C in Windows depending on the room temp. I don’t know the temps when in the BIOS.

 

[MasterOC]

As said above , perfectly normal , windows isn't performing power saving features etc so your CPU is just running @ 100% even if not under a lot of load . Test in windows to double check temps are stable but should see temps drop 10c or so when idling at desktop , think I see my 5820k & 4770k both a bit hotter in bios

 

[seduuards]

Thanks all.

 

[darket]

Umm , am i the only one who wouldn't dream of using that heatsink on a 5930k ? Thats a seriously budget cooler on a very high end high tdp chip.

 

[si9973]

I think it's a really good heatsink, the low price makes it a bonus. Used it on a 960T unlocked and overclocked, an 8150 overclocked, and a 4770k. Now sitting in a Jonsbo U3, admittedly with an i3 4130 but keeping below 60ºC under full load. Best £25 I've spent.

 

[MasterOC]

Wouldn't say id use it for overclocking in anyway , but should just about do the job . as said , just monitor temps in windows at idle and under load to be sure