CPU Heating Problem

[SirDeadly]

Hi guys, I just built my first computer and I am having some trouble with it. I bought the Intel i5 - 2400 @3.2Ghz and it's heating up too over 70 degrees Celsius and then shutting down. I have the stock CPU fan as well as 4 case fans on medium AND a door open to the cold night air but it is still heating up. I have no idea what to do so any help would be appreciated.

 

[TheComedown]

What case you got? Where abouts in the room is it sitting? What video card do you have and how close to the CPU does it sit?

 

[mew1234321]

Hmm...

I had this problem for a while, and it was solved by replacing the thermal grease that had worn off the CPU with time. However, my computer was pretty old at the time, and it was just wear-and-tear. If it's a new computer, I doubt you have the same problem, but you could take a look at it.

With those 4 case fans, I don't know what the issue could be, though 0_o

 

[008Zulu_v1legacy]

Make sure the heatsink and fan are properly attached and secure.

Go in to your bios and lower the voltage until the CPU is stable.

Make sure there is no debris or foreign matter preventing the fan from spinning up.

Can you PSU supply the required power?

 

[Cowabungaa]

Lots of fans are nice, but they won't help that much if the airflow in your case is crappy. If the fans are blowing in the wrong direction, you might actually make it worse by blowing hot air over hot components. Check your cables, whether they're in the way of the airflow, check where the fans blow, check where the heat of your other components (especially the GPU and PSU) comes from and where that's directed to.

Also, replacing your stock CPU cooler always helps. Something like the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus will do nicely if you won't be overclocking much.

 

[YouEatLard]

Reseat the heat sink. Take it off and put it back on.

Most of the time when this happens the sink is not on squarely.

Btw, please post your CPU voltage, and a picture of the rig wouldn't hurt.

 

[SirDeadly]

Ok, here is a list of my parts:
CPU: http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7098
MOBO: http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7542
GPU: http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=6837
RAM: http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=5198
CASE: http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=879
PSU: http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=4950

 

[TheComedown]

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Well provided that its in a well ventilated area, and not squeezed in between some book shelves or something, your best bet is to check the thermal paste and make sure the heat is transferring correctly.

 

[snakeakaossi]

Can you give a photo of the inside?

A thing that might be going on is that the wires of your power supply are obstructing your CPU fan (I had that a couple of times). I usually let my fresh PC's run with an open case at first boot, so I can check all fans are working.

Your specs look nice, I don't think it's an airflow problem since your case is 90% holes, although you might want to make sure your 4 fans are blowing inward on the front and outward on the back.

 

[SirDeadly]

There is a lot of wiring all over the place but I've managed to get most of it bunched at the bottom out of the way of everything (the CPU is up the top). I just took off and put the CPU fan on so hopefully it will work now.

EDIT: Thanks guys, it's staying on and Windows is installing.

 

[Wintermoot]

maybe the fan isn,t calculated to cool such a CPU have you tried putting a fan (like those small desk ones) pointed directly at the CPU?

 

[Zer_]

Do Intel processors put the thermal grease onto the heatsink for you, or is that something you do yourself.

Also I'd suggest making sure that the CPU cooler is properly installed.

If all else fails, then the CPU is borked.