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Offline sizzle22

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cpu temps at idle
« on: January 06, 2012, 01:48:11 PM »
I just installed a new cm212 chip cooler and my idle temps seem kinda high, CPU is an e8500 core 1 idles at 37c and core 2 at 31c. Is this normal?
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Offline guncrasher

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012, 03:47:16 PM »
Mine did the same.  E8400 never had a problem.

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Offline Bino

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 03:48:07 PM »
According to this page over at Intel, the maximum temp for an E8500 is 72.4 C.  So you are well within spec.
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Offline sizzle22

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2012, 04:22:00 PM »
Cool thank you guys! :salute
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Offline SilverZ06

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2012, 09:47:49 PM »
my I5-2500k idles at 29,27,34,26. At 100% load running prime95 it runs 63,62,72,63 @ 4.8ghz my number 3 core is always about 7*c hotter than the other 3.
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Offline sizzle22

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2012, 12:55:46 AM »
I did some stress testing tonight and my temps never went above 38c both cores.... Leads me to believe ones just hotter :cheers: that first core is a slut :-D
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Offline MrRiplEy[H]

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2012, 04:01:20 AM »
Quote from: sizzle22 on January 07, 2012, 12:55:46 AM
I did some stress testing tonight and my temps never went above 38c both cores.... Leads me to believe ones just hotter :cheers: that first core is a slut :-D

Processor cores are not made equal. You probably have a slight manufacturing defect on the other core. Not severe enough to make it fail quality control.
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Offline Mano

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Re: cpu temps at idle
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2012, 11:51:01 AM »
Change the cpu grease after a month or so and see if that makes a difference. For idle....both temps are fine.

Give one of the liquid cpu coolers a try like this Corsair model. You can order them from Amazon or NewEgg.



They make several models....different prices, depending on your needs, ect.

If you have a small case...........leave the cover off. That helps too.

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