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Do the CPU temperatures indicate any concerns?

Do the CPU temperatures indicate any concerns?

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BenTGreat
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10-18-2025, 06:31 PM
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Hi,
I started my first PC last December and haven't paid much attention to hardware details since then.
Recently, while checking CPU temperatures with CPUID HWMonitor during a game update, I noticed the temps fluctuating widely—from about 45°C to 59°C.
After the update, I’m seeing stable readings around 31 to 32°C.
I’m wondering if reaching 59°C during an update is normal and whether my CPU is unusually demanding.
I’m using a stock cooler and have an i5-4590 processor. Any advice would be great.
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BenTGreat
10-18-2025, 06:31 PM #1

Hi,
I started my first PC last December and haven't paid much attention to hardware details since then.
Recently, while checking CPU temperatures with CPUID HWMonitor during a game update, I noticed the temps fluctuating widely—from about 45°C to 59°C.
After the update, I’m seeing stable readings around 31 to 32°C.
I’m wondering if reaching 59°C during an update is normal and whether my CPU is unusually demanding.
I’m using a stock cooler and have an i5-4590 processor. Any advice would be great.

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damore1405
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10-19-2025, 12:44 AM
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59C is all good, there could have been many operations during the update, nothing to be concerned about.
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damore1405
10-19-2025, 12:44 AM #2

59C is all good, there could have been many operations during the update, nothing to be concerned about.

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Tuly
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10-19-2025, 05:28 AM
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Your idle temperature is great, and there might be a lot happening in an in-game update, so I'm not too worried about that. The best approach is to press Alt Tab while out of a game and check your temperatures.
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Tuly
10-19-2025, 05:28 AM #3

Your idle temperature is great, and there might be a lot happening in an in-game update, so I'm not too worried about that. The best approach is to press Alt Tab while out of a game and check your temperatures.

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RubyMine
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10-24-2025, 03:39 PM
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59C is all good, there could have been many operations during the update, nothing to be concerned about.
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RubyMine
10-24-2025, 03:39 PM #4

59C is all good, there could have been many operations during the update, nothing to be concerned about.

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Zendaur
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10-24-2025, 08:11 PM
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I don't know how much it uses CPU, but it might. Try using a stress tester such as Prime95 and keep an eye on your temperatures while it runs. This will provide a clearer picture of performance under load.
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Zendaur
10-24-2025, 08:11 PM #5

I don't know how much it uses CPU, but it might. Try using a stress tester such as Prime95 and keep an eye on your temperatures while it runs. This will provide a clearer picture of performance under load.

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Cutie_Pie_347
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10-29-2025, 09:09 AM
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Check out ROG Realbench for a more realistic CPU stress test and benchmark! Prime 95 is too harsh and unnecessary, while Realbench offers better performance without damaging your CPU.
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Cutie_Pie_347
10-29-2025, 09:09 AM #6

Check out ROG Realbench for a more realistic CPU stress test and benchmark! Prime 95 is too harsh and unnecessary, while Realbench offers better performance without damaging your CPU.

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