CPU 58c too hot?

[footyaddict]

I've recently built a new PC and my CPU is at 58 ?C (136 ?F) half load. I've looked about but can't find a good answer. I've installed a second 90mm fan at the back of case taking air out.

[03ahmads]

What's your pc spec? I'm not a computer expert, more of an enthusiast but I would say that is too hot. I have a custom build myself. It also depends on different processors, what temperature they can handle. I think you need liquid cooling for the cpu. I have an I5 2500K running at 4.6ghz, cpu temp is 43 degrees I believe.

[footyaddict]

Thanks, my processor is the AMD FX 6 Core the AMD equivalent to the i5, with 8GB RAM. I've decided to buy a aftermarket CPU cooler - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro rev 2 Socket 775, 1156.. | Ebuyer.com (http://www.ebuyer.com/176157-arctic-cooling-freezer-7-pro-rev-2-socket-775-1156-1155-1366-ac-frz-7pr2)

[TheCoder]

It depends on the processor and where the temperature is being measured but 58degC seems fairly cool to me. My processors (Intel Xeon's) tend to run at between 60degC (<10% load) and 90degC (>80% load).

[Bann32]

You will be fine after you put the cooler on you have purchased.

58 deg is not a problem for a CPU.

[Reapers]

yeah that seems a bit too high you want it 30-40 max unless overclocking.

have you overclocked your cpu or gpu?
is your psu or other componets at full load?
have another psu to compare to?
is the room your your pc in hot?

shut down your pc

take case off

clean up inside

manage your cabling tidy that so your able to get nice airflow through your case.

make sure your cpu cooler is fine and working properly
and your cpu has paste on if requires it.

[footyaddict]

yeah that seems a bit too high you want it 30-40 max unless overclocking.

have you overclocked your cpu or gpu?
is your psu or other componets at full load?
have another psu to compare to?
is the room your your pc in hot?

shut down your pc

take case off

clean up inside

manage your cabling tidy that so your able to get nice airflow through your case.

make sure your cpu cooler is fine and working properly
and your cpu has paste on if requires it.

The CPU isn't overclocked and i'm using a 600W PSU with a 2tb HDD, low profile graphics card and tv tuner. No cables are preventing airflow.

[Bann32]

Stock coolers can be really crap, I wouldn't be over concerned get your new cooler, run a program like 'Prime95' and see how your temperatures are over a decent period of time 40 min - 1 hour.

Also might want to get some decent paste, again sometimes the paste that comes with the cpu and cooler is of a lesser quality.

[Bann32]

Maximum operating temperature of your cpu is 70 deg -


http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-6100.html

Use Real Temperature as well, to get an accurate reading if you go over 65, stop your test just to be on the safe side.

[footyaddict]

Installed CPU today temperatures have dropped to 30c, fitting the cooler was a bit awkward with the AM3+ socket but no major problems. Was definitely money well spent :) Thanks for everyone's help, especially Bann32 (y)

[Bann32]

Sorry for late reply mate, it was my pleasure enjoy your new personally built pc and prolly many more upgrades and builds in future.