At 67 degrees Celsius performance on an i5 650 is typical.
At 67 degrees Celsius performance on an i5 650 is typical.
New thermal paste, inspect for dust accumulation. The stock Intel cooler works poorly when dust forms between the fins. If you can spare the cost, swap in a new heatsink. Typical performance stays near 65°C under heavy use but should stay below 45°C during idle—unless your case lacks good airflow. In that scenario, consider installing better fans or making adjustments to fit another fan.