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Resolved Question

CPU temperatures too high

by Apr 27, 2015 2:22AM PDT

My CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5700 @3.00 GHz
Few days ago, I checked my CPU temperatures, they were 70-80 C, so I thought of changing my thermal paste, which was actually pretty dry since it wasn't changed for 5 years. When I changed, I checked my temperatures again, and they were increased, idle was 100 C. I didn't even want to test the full load. I have no overclock. Help anyone?

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Fixed..
by Apr 27, 2015 2:35AM PDT

The problem was with the heatsink, it wasn't connected correctly, now the temperatures are normal again.

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good
by James Denison Apr 27, 2015 2:42AM PDT

It's always good to double check, often as in this case, it pays off. Have fun!

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did you get all the old paste off first?
by Apr 27, 2015 2:29AM PDT

Might need to reapply the paste, maybe didn't get enough on there this time.

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by aleksa12432 Apr 27, 2015 2:32AM PDT

Yes, I removed all the old paste from it, using isopropyl alcohol 99% and a microfiber cloth.

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(NT) Good and Thanks for the feedback
by VAPCMD Apr 27, 2015 9:44AM PDT
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