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Intel core I5 2500k overheats

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by Serp123, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Serp123

    Serp123 Guest

    Hello.

    My problem is that my cpu "overheats" very easily.
    I tried to do a stress test with prime 95, and the temperature went from 30-35 to 85 in
    about 10-20 seconds.

    but when i play games it only goes up to 60c.
    What can cause this overheating?

    Specs:

    Asus P8P67 -m pro
    Intel core i5 2500k @ 3,30
    G.skill 1600mhz 8gb
    Ati XFX 5850
    Windows 7 - 64bit
     
  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    is the heatsink properly seated?
     
  3. Serp123

    Serp123 Guest

    yes it is properly installed.
    Now i noticed that all programs are showing different temperatures.
    Asus own program show in idle 26-35c
    Core temp shows in idle 39-46c
    speedfan shows in idle 93c

    And i was wondering when i statt Prime 95 the heat rises in a few seconds to 85c
    according to asus program. and when i shut prime 95 down, it takes about 5 seconds to go back to normal(=30c). is it really possible that something heats that fast up and cools it?
     

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