cpu overheating

[darknight125]

So i opened speedfan and i saw that:

i cant understand what makes my cpu having such high temps.

fan: thermaltake tr2-500w
cpu:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz

Edit:core 0 just jumped to 81C and core 1 to 83C and after like 2-3mins it went back to 70+.Anyone can figure out what the hell is going on? :S

 

[josef613]

well, what is your cpu cooler? you listed a power supply
and I would turn off your computer as those are dangerous temps!

 

[darknight125]

well, what is your cpu cooler?

im not quite certain about that one,can i use any software to find out what is my cpu cooler or?

 

[josef613]

well, is it the one that came with your processor?
also, if you overclocked your processor, set it back.

 

[darknight125]

well, is it the one that came with your processor?
also, if you overclocked your processor, set it back.

nah i didnt overclocked anything and i bet my cpu cooler is the one that came with my processor because i dont remember buying one when i configurate my pc.

 

[josef613]

ok. don't overclock then
also, how long have you had this processor running?

 

[darknight125]

ok. don't overclock then
also, how long have you had this processor running?

If you mean when i bough it,it was about 2 years and a half ago.Now if you ask how much time i have to shut down my pc,it is open for about 12-15hours

 

[Petey7]

When was the last time you cleaned all the dust and dirt out of your computer?

 

[josef613]

ok, well, you might need to re apply thermal grease to your cpu heatsink.
assuming you have a stock intel cooler with a circular base, clean the old thermal grease off with isopropyl alchohol on a cotton swab or q-tip. Of course don't do this while your machine is on.
then if you have any more thermal grease, apply just a tiny drop to the die of your heatsink. Thermal paste isn't the thing that's supposed to be used in mass quantities. it is just use to fill in tiny imperfections on the surface. the metal is really what conducts the heat.
<edit> also make sure you clean the cpu surface

 

[darknight125]

When was the last time you cleaned all the dust and dirt out of your computer?

I cleaned all the dust about 8 months ago

ok, well, you might need to re apply thermal grease to your cpu heatsink.
assuming you have a stock intel cooler with a circular base, clean the old thermal grease off with isopropyl alchohol on a cotton swab or q-tip. Of course don't do this while your machine is on.
then if you have any more thermal grease, apply just a tiny drop to the die of your heatsink. Thermal paste isn't the thing that's supposed to be used in mass quantities. it is just use to fill in tiny imperfections on the surface. the metal is really what conducts the heat.
<edit> also make sure you clean the cpu surface

Alright i will do what you said and hope it helps

 

[josef613]

be careful and don't let any thermal paste into the cpu socket!
I had this happen to me yesterday, because i put on just a little more than i needed, and it got on the gate, and a tiny bit got in the socket

 

[Petey7]

When was the last time you cleaned all the dust and dirt out of your computer?

I cleaned all the dust about 8 months ago

Eight months ago? I always recommend doing it every six months, but that is too long to wait on some cases. Clean all the dust off of everything and I bet you will see lower temps.