CPU temperature spikes to 60°C during idle mode and rises to 100°C under heavy usage.
CPU temperature spikes to 60°C during idle mode and rises to 100°C under heavy usage.
You just upgraded to a new CPU (i5 750) and are seeing temperatures around 60°C when idle. It seems the cooling solution isn’t keeping up. You’ve applied high-quality thermal paste and are using the stock cooler, but the cooler feels less effective—temperatures drop to about 30°C. Consider checking the cooler’s installation, ensuring proper airflow, or trying a different cooler if needed.
You connected the CPU cooler fan to the fan header, which suggests passive cooling is being used.
I've completed the task already, and I applied a bit more thermal paste than usual.