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Title: cpu temps at idle
Post by: sizzle22 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?
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: guncrasher on January 06, 2012, 03:47:16 PM
Mine did the same.  E8400 never had a problem.

Semp
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: Bino on January 06, 2012, 03:48:07 PM
According to this page over at Intel (http://ark.intel.com/products/33911/Intel-Core2-Duo-Processor-E8500-%286M-Cache-3_16-GHz-1333-MHz-FSB%29), the maximum temp for an E8500 is 72.4 C.  So you are well within spec.
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: sizzle22 on January 06, 2012, 04:22:00 PM
Cool thank you guys! :salute
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: SilverZ06 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.
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: 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
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] 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.
Title: Re: cpu temps at idle
Post by: Mano 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.

(http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1025/corsair_h50_system.jpg)

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

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