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CPU temperature fluctuations during operation

CPU temperature fluctuations during operation

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FistMeAway
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02-06-2024, 08:04 PM
#1
Since my machine was built last year I’ve recorded CPU temperatures while idle like '16 17 19' 21' 18' 33' 18' 29' 26' 32' 20' 27' 19' 23'. No background processes are running. I’m wondering if the thermal paste might be the issue, but I don’t want to touch the cooler or risk damaging the CPU pins. I’ve seen how messy it can get—it’s like waking a sleeping giant and having to clean up everything afterward. Is this likely the cause of these temperature readings?
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FistMeAway
02-06-2024, 08:04 PM #1

Since my machine was built last year I’ve recorded CPU temperatures while idle like '16 17 19' 21' 18' 33' 18' 29' 26' 32' 20' 27' 19' 23'. No background processes are running. I’m wondering if the thermal paste might be the issue, but I don’t want to touch the cooler or risk damaging the CPU pins. I’ve seen how messy it can get—it’s like waking a sleeping giant and having to clean up everything afterward. Is this likely the cause of these temperature readings?

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SirRob
Junior Member
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02-06-2024, 08:29 PM
#2
The CPU usage fluctuates across various percentages rather than staying constant. It changes from 0% to 100% in steps, suggesting activity levels depend on system load or other factors.
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SirRob
02-06-2024, 08:29 PM #2

The CPU usage fluctuates across various percentages rather than staying constant. It changes from 0% to 100% in steps, suggesting activity levels depend on system load or other factors.

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02-08-2024, 08:32 PM
#3
The readings under Core Temp are listed below.
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le_marseillais
02-08-2024, 08:32 PM #3

The readings under Core Temp are listed below.