CPU temperatures for Core i5 2400 model
CPU temperatures for Core i5 2400 model
Hi everyone, I've observed that my CPU temperatures are rising significantly during gaming and when using Adobe Suite, reaching up to 90-95°C, while idle temps stay around 50-60°C. I've attached a screenshot of the temperatures. Someone could help reduce them if possible. Thanks! Edit: The problem was fixed by applying new thermal paste on the CPU. Appreciation!
The thermal paste may have dried out, and your cooler's heatsink and fan could be dirty. For the original Intel cooler, a thorough cleaning and fresh application might be necessary for an older processor.
It's an i5 2400, a fairly low-power chip, so it shouldn't overheat much. How does the airflow work in your setup? Which cooler are you using for that processor? If it's been a while, consider updating the TIM.
Airflow has always worked well on my PC before. I’m not very familiar with the cooler I received—it’s the original one that came with the machine. I recently cleaned the whole system, and there was a lot of dust inside. Even after cleaning, temperatures stayed high. I haven’t replaced the thermal paste yet, as I have no experience applying it, so I’m a bit unsure about making the change.
It's quite straightforward, though setting up a fresh Intel stock cooler can be tricky. I didn't fully follow through, but it should work well as a beginning. EDIT: I prefer not to use that paste feature—I just dropped a large green pea-sized glob in the middle and finished. If you don’t have paste on hand, it might be smarter to purchase a new, budget-friendly cooler instead. You can find a solid one for around $20, which usually includes paste, rather than paying $10 just for paste.
I’d pick the most affordable option available—they’re mostly similar as long as they aren’t conductive. Since you also made notes about that specific CPU installation, take a look at those details.
It's also a chance your BIOS might be corrupted. You might want to reset your CMOS and check if the issue resolves itself.