Your motherboard is overheating!
Your motherboard is overheating!
Hi. I'm putting together a new setup using refurbished components, specifically in a Silverstone ML08 case. These boxes are known for being compact, so I added HWMonitor to track CPU and GPU usage and check if extra cooling is needed. However, I noticed the TMPIN6 and TMPIN8 temperatures on the motherboard are extremely high—almost like they're on fire! I checked the capacitors for signs of failure, but found none. Overall, the system runs smoothly and feels normal. What could be causing this? Is the motherboard faulty? Why isn<|pad|>'s not shutting down to protect itself? Here are my specs: CPU i7-3770K, motherboard Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe RAM, 2x8 GB DDR3-2133, GPU GTX 980, power supply Be Quiet! SFX L Power 500W.
Reapply thermal paste for a more efficient cooler. I still have an ASUS in my PC parts container (P8 Z77 motherboard) with a 3570K CPU—no problems there. It really helped me. Please share details about your cooling components, since I used this back in the day for LGA 1155. Also, send a photo of your cooler; the stock units are not great.
My CPU and GPU temperatures are better than I expected. I could attempt a moderate overclock, provided the motherboard doesn’t catch fire first and that I manage undervolting. The cooling setup on my CPU is a Silverstone AR06, which is the largest I can fit in my case, and my GPU uses a triple-fan Gigabyte Windforce. I consistently see the same high temperatures on TMPIN6 and 8 when the side panels are off, suggesting the issue might relate more to sensors than heat. If you have a similar board running in an active system, could you quickly verify your motherboard temperatures?
I haven't owned a running LGA 1155 setup for about ten years. However, you might find a used motherboard on eBay at very low prices. Since these boards are outdated, you could also purchase a good one for around $50, which I recently saw my old unit for near that amount on eBay. Just remember, prices for PC parts can vary a lot depending on where you are. Alternatively, you could upgrade your system, whatever your needs may be. You might also consider a case upgrade—small tower cases are affordable here too. This would let you install a larger cooler, which is beneficial. For now, I suggest using Thermal Grizzly paste; it really helps my build. In the LGA 1155 era, I likely used Arctic Ice. The Silverstone AR06 was a compact cooler, and I needed the SpinQ VT because my cooler was similarly small. In fact, I probably had the stock Intel cooler, but it wasn't ideal.