Cold Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just installed a core i5 2500k. It's idle at ~35c and up to 73c in ToR. Any ideas on the issue? I was thinking I could pop this thing in and crack it up to 4.0ghz easy. /wrong. It's not overclocked, HS/Fan is XIGMATEK LOKI SD963. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumpai Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) hmm is the heatsink clamped down all the way? silly question but is there thermalgreese on it? what temp program are you using if any? Edited January 22, 2012 by tumpai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folgrin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I run sub 55C at I think 3.4ghz if I recall correctly. Thats pretty hot man. Check your heatsink and Thermal paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 used arctic silver and lifted up the sink to make sure it had spread some (to make sure it was in contact) and it had indead spread the grease. could too much paste cause a 40* increase?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plexas Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 there are a few things you look at: - bad case with insuficient airflow- cluster of wires blocking airflow- too much thermal paste- warped contact plate on the heatsink there is also the possibility of a defective chip, never rule that out because it does happen. i can tell you that my 2600K at 4.6ghz runs TOR at 55-57C across all 4 cores, running on air (DF85 case + Corsair A70 heatsink). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSign Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have the i5 2400 and I had to buy and aftermarket heatsink due to the fact that the intel one wouldnt clamp down. I got the coolermaster hyper 212 or w/e and i dont go over 50C on stress test idle at 24-30c. Games hit to 40-50 when playing because the way I have my fans setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumpai Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just installed a core i5 2500k. It's idle at ~35c and up to 73c in ToR. Any ideas on the issue? I was thinking I could pop this thing in and crack it up to 4.0ghz easy. /wrong. It's not overclocked, HS/Fan is XIGMATEK LOKI SD963. also check your settings in the bios to see if your votages are at stock... dosnt hurt to look at everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 The system temp is 26* when the cpu is at 70* (system thermal probe is just hanging in the middle of the case. I'll check the wires but I dont think they are blocking. I'll aslo check the plate on the heatsink. And reapply the paste in a very small portion. Also, this could be a give away to those savvy in this area. I have a thermal probe attached to the last plate on the heatsink (this sink has abt 30 horizontal plates stacked up) and the temp on that probe reads 30* while the cpu reads 70*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuno Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 There's too many variables that we don't know to really give an accurate explanation.. Although most heat problems are due to insufficient cooling with clogged fans etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paralassa Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hi there! There are existing discussion threads regarding computer hardware which you may find very helpful: Desktop Hardware Q&ALooking to build a machine?*Ultimate* Desktop PC Performance GuideUltimate Guide to speeding up Win 7 on low/mid range systems You can also check out our General FAQs for information about minimum system specifications. In the interest of consolidating discussion, we have closed this thread. Please use one of the topics linked above for further questions and discussion of hardware specifications. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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