Temperature /Overheat issue

[childe00]

I recently bought a GIGABYTE GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with a core i5 processor. I set "load fail safe defaults" in my BIOS. It boots fine. When I run a game or do s stress test my CPU get to approx. 97 Celsius. No stress test running its about 64.

Is there a setting I need to change so it doesn't get this hot? I am worried it might overheat and cook the processor.

I made sure to apply brand new thermal paste when installed the cpu and I have a good aftermarket heatsink.

[Wigpo]

I totally understand your concern, I wouldn't want to use my computer if it got that hot during load.

Can you confirm that your cpu fan is spinning when you are using your computer, just to make sure no cables are blocking it.

Which heatsink do you have?

[Dark Mantis]

Hi and welcome.

You don't mention which case you have it all built in but I am assuming it is a small one, maybe even a HTPC. If this is correct then it is probably just that you don't have enough cooling in the case and hot air is building up too fast before being cleared. Even 64C under normal running is quite high. I would be expecting something around 50C even in a small chassis with a good cooling system.

Normally Optimised BIOS Defaults is better than Failsafe.

[childe00]

Hi and welcome.

You don't mention which case you have it all built in but I am assuming it is a small one, maybe even a HTPC. If this is correct then it is probably just that you don't have enough cooling in the case and hot air is building up too fast before being cleared. Even 64C under normal running is quite high. I would be expecting something around 50C even in a small chassis with a good cooling system.

Normally Optimised BIOS Defaults is better than Failsafe.

I have a nice, big apevia case. I am using the same case as my last computer and didn't have this issue. The only major difference is that im using a micro ATX board. Could that cause this temperature issue? Is there a way to adjust the voltage? Could that be an issue? I loaded optimized defaults and still have the issue.

[Dark Mantis]

No, the Micro ATX motherboard should behave in exactly the same way as the bigger motherboards. Obviously it is not the case temperature that is a problem then. I am not familiar with the case but what model is it and I will have a look at it ?

Also how many and in what configuration are the case fans ?

What heatsink/cooler are you using on the CPU now ?

What program are you using to report the temperature of the CPU ?

[childe00]

No, the Micro ATX motherboard should behave in exactly the same way as the bigger motherboards. Obviously it is not the case temperature that is a problem then. I am not familiar with the case but what model is it and I will have a look at it ?

Also how many and in what configuration are the case fans ?

What heatsink/cooler are you using on the CPU now ?

What program are you using to report the temperature of the CPU ?

Case: http://www.apevia.com/ProductsInfo.asp?KEY=X-JUPITERG-BK

Heatsink: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

I am not 100% sure about the case fans but I believe there are 2 intake (front and side) and 2 outside (back).

I am using RealTemp 3.69.1. Is there another program to try?

[Dark Mantis]

 I would have thought that your case should be fine after checking it out. Make sure that the fan controllers are turned up though.

What TIM did you use when installing the cooler ? and how much ?

I think that is the latest version of RealTemp but if not update it.

You could also try Core Temp.

Aida (Everest) is also good along with many other reporting programs. Just google for them.

[Aussie Allan]

   childe00

  One thing that has not been covered .... large Alcohol filled heat-pipe heat sinks are just like any other PC component and manufacturer defects can slip through quality control......if there is a pin hole leak......the alcohol will leak out in it's evaporated form.....depending on the size of the leak.....it can take hours or weeks when under a load......... the 90 to 100C temps point to a cooler failure

  It's quite possible the heat-sink assembly has failed fans running or not........try another heatsink that is compatible with your system will rule out this theory......

  Aussie Allan