Why is my Processor overheating???

[saqib_khan]

Hi,

I just built a new PC. The processor is Intel Dual Core E2180.

I assembled it from scratch. In starting it shows PC Health Status as

CPU temp = 57 degree C .
System Temp= 36 degree C.

I also applied thermal paste on the processor but still the temp is not normal. The fan is also running fine. What would be the problem??

Or is this the normal temp???

Plz help me.

[nvidia]

^^57C is fine for the processor.
But if you want to reduce the temperature more, then clear the dust from the fan blades and the heat sink of the processor.
Add additional fans in your cabinet and make way for proper air flow.

[Pathik]

What paste did you use? Did you apply it properly?

[saqib_khan]

Originally Posted by nvidia

^^57C is fine for the processor.
But if you want to reduce the temperature more, then clear the dust from the fan blades and the heat sink of the processor.

There is no dust. It is a new box pack processor. I opened the seal tomorrow only .

My dealer said that 57 C is much more for processor & u r saying it is normal??

@Pathik
I used a paste named "Heat sink compound" .This label is on the bottle itself.
Am i using right paste??
I applied this on the processor.

[Xccentricity]

57 degrees is very high,

Is your cabby well ventilated?

[saqib_khan]

Even in case open from 1 side it shows this temp.

[Xccentricity]

Really peculiar problem,

Use Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound and disable Smart Fan control in your BIOS so that the CPU fan runs at full speed always,

This may be silly but maybe the CPU fan isn't in the proper position or something .

[hellgate]

Originally Posted by khansaqib101

I used a paste named "Heat sink compound" .This label is on the bottle itself.
Am i using right paste??
I applied this on the processor.

why did u apply this paste?Intel supplies the HSF with thermal pads on the bottom whihc does a pretty good job.it cud be that u hav applied xcess of thermal paste.clean it off and the apply a fresh thin film of thermal paste.

[shift]

What abot this one http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87114

What about this one http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87114

[rameeze]

57 is not normal temp but ur pc can work on it but it can reduce life of system. I have also faced same problem .my pc was working on 60 degree after some time temp reacched toabout 105 and pc shut down. I applied thermal paste and it is working fine on 42-44 degree.

chech if there is any gap between processor and heatsink or whether heatsink is properly fitted or not.

[ionicsachin]

57C without overclock is too high....i think the thermal paste is crappy....u know sometimes if ur mobo BIOS is old u get wrong temperature....so after shutting down unplug the main power, touch the PSU(to remove static charge) and then touch the heat sink and see if it is really 57C...i am telling so coz ur system temp is relatively very low....
if it is really high then buy Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound available for some 260bucks at lynx-india....coz most probably ur thermal paste is odd....
my CPU temp before was 40 ideal and 48-50 when playing Crysis......after applying Arctic Silver 5 it is around 35-36 ideal and 45 when playing crysis....

[gcbeldar]

check the cpu voltages, in bios, then post, so that many members can suggest u.

[dhanusaud]

Originally Posted by gcbeldar

check the cpu voltages, in bios, then post, so that many members can suggest u.

yeah pal, chech the cpu voltage setting in bios.

[channabasanna]

What about the compound which comes with the Processor fan which comes with the porcessor. I haven applied any paste for my rig. Pls find my rig in my signature, even normal temperatures would be 51C.

[saqib_khan]

@hellgate
First i didn't applied any thermal paste, in that situation it was 76 degree C.

And then my dealer said to apply thermal paste, and then the temp went to 57 degree C.

OK, wait for me to post the CPU voltage .

[ionicsachin]

First i used to think that Thermal Pastes are for high-ends....but later realised that one shudnt run a proccy without thermal paste...t

[saqib_khan]

Ok, here r the CPU voltages in my BIOS.
Vcore 1.30V
NB 1.39V
+5V 5.28V
+12V 12.14V
5VSB 5.07V
VDIMM 1.92V
3.3 VSB 3.42V
Val Battery 3.16V

And here r the temp's i get by using software named "Speedfan".
Temp1 45 C
Temp2 36 C
Temp3 37 C
HDO 37 C
Temp1 40 C
Core0 46 C
Core1 46 C

So, my question is y BIOS is showing more value, compared to speedfan???
Which is correct, shud i trust BIOS or Speedfan????

[Xccentricity]

Try another tool and see which 2 of the temperatures tally.

[Roadripper]

I think thermal paste is nt applied properly ... take care u don apply more nor too less...

[saqib_khan]

Nice idea rahul, will try it now.
I will try Hmonitor now.

Got the problem.
Guess what??

When i opened the processor socket & removed the processor, some pins in the mobo were bent. I made them stand straight. And then connected HSF.

Now, the problem is gone. The temp remains around 40 C now.

But i thank u all guys for helping me.