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CPU runs very hot following the cleaning of components.

CPU runs very hot following the cleaning of components.

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kerem_
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12-11-2016, 12:13 AM
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I was gaming Fortnite and my PC kept stuttering, losing frames and freezing briefly, which made me think it was dust. (it was actually very dusty). I cleaned out my graphics card, fans, and CPU using a cutip. The CPU fan wasn’t turning off even after being unscrewed, and I didn’t have time to look up solutions. Now my CPU temps are 55c to 70c on startup, compared to the low 30s before. Anyone know why this happened and how to fix it?
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kerem_
12-11-2016, 12:13 AM #1

I was gaming Fortnite and my PC kept stuttering, losing frames and freezing briefly, which made me think it was dust. (it was actually very dusty). I cleaned out my graphics card, fans, and CPU using a cutip. The CPU fan wasn’t turning off even after being unscrewed, and I didn’t have time to look up solutions. Now my CPU temps are 55c to 70c on startup, compared to the low 30s before. Anyone know why this happened and how to fix it?

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12-11-2016, 02:14 AM
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The first step would be to take out the CPU cooler, clean it thoroughly, and reapply TIM (thermal paste). Using a product like MX4 or something comparable works well. After that, reinstall the cooler and verify that the fan is running properly.
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dorklad
12-11-2016, 02:14 AM #2

The first step would be to take out the CPU cooler, clean it thoroughly, and reapply TIM (thermal paste). Using a product like MX4 or something comparable works well. After that, reinstall the cooler and verify that the fan is running properly.

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12-11-2016, 03:12 AM
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vMax :
Okay, not the end of the world. The first thing I would do is remove the CPU cooler, clean and re-apply TIM (thermal paste) any paste you have will do but MX4 or something similar is good. Reseat the CPU cooler and make sure the fan is spinning.
It would be good to know what CPU cooler you..
I have an amd ryzen 3 1200 with the stock fan
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KaanGTS
12-11-2016, 03:12 AM #3

vMax :
Okay, not the end of the world. The first thing I would do is remove the CPU cooler, clean and re-apply TIM (thermal paste) any paste you have will do but MX4 or something similar is good. Reseat the CPU cooler and make sure the fan is spinning.
It would be good to know what CPU cooler you..
I have an amd ryzen 3 1200 with the stock fan

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12-11-2016, 04:12 AM
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Are the fan and heatsink correctly fastened once more? Since the fan wasn't removed, it seems the applied compound has spread and must be replaced to ensure proper contact between the CPU and heatsink again.
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12-11-2016, 04:12 AM #4

Are the fan and heatsink correctly fastened once more? Since the fan wasn't removed, it seems the applied compound has spread and must be replaced to ensure proper contact between the CPU and heatsink again.

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