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My processor is at 98°C while gaming!!!

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thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member -  
thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member -
Hello,

My processor is at 98°C while gaming!! I wanted to know if this is normal and my fan is making a huge noise!! Thank you in advance for your help

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    guillaume6700 Posted messages 10 Status Member 4
     
    Hello,

    It's not normal indeed, make sure to clean your fan first, then replace the thermal paste on the processor, and if necessary, change your fan.
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  2. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,
    yes it's so abnormal that I wonder if it's the real temperature.
    (according to the motherboard and CPU, if it reaches 100°-110° = PC shuts down. it's a protection)

    which program do you use to see that the temperature is at 98°
    often the sensor software is mistaken
    so the first thing is to check if the value of the sensor software is accurate (personally I have 3 programs that crash and on all the built PCs it's the same every time, you have to find what works with what!)
    even in IDE (repos) you need to compare the sensor software and the value in the BIOS. generally, the BIOS displays the CPU and motherboard temperature and that value is definitely accurate.

    if the temperatures don't match, you should test another program.
    here's a list

    if however the temperature is fine, well as Guillaume told you, cleaning and thermal paste.

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    Several problems sometimes make a solution...
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    1. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
       
      With Speedfan, is it a good program?
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      Ah, I have big doubts!!!
      Personally, statistically for me, it's the one that makes the most mistakes, but it depends on the motherboard, sometimes it works.
      But yes, check the time as I told you, BIOS or other programs.
      However, when you launch a program like HW Monitor (remember to close the other one, as it also skews the results).
      If you don't know about the BIOS, try with these ones, they're light and you can uninstall them.
      CPUID HW Monitor

      But then again, none is better than the other, basically it's mainly about finding those that are compatible with the motherboard and that the values are correct.
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  3. Arthéoss Posted messages 799 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   433
     
    Hello,

    let's not jump straight to extreme situations. By that, I mean that applying thermal paste is not something everyone can handle; those with less experience wouldn't be able to manage it.

    First of all, is your computer a laptop or a desktop?

    If it's a laptop, it might not be a gaming laptop. (Just because it's a recent computer doesn't mean it's powerful /!\)
    And by the way, which game(s) are you talking about?

    If it's a desktop, you can easily remove dust from the fan; you don't need to be a computer technician for that.
    You can do the same if it's a laptop. Blowing into the ventilation grilles could remove some dirt.
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    1. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
       
      It's a tower.
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  4. Anonymous user
     
    here
    hazelnut-thermal-grease


    Several problems sometimes make a solution...
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  6. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
     
    Should I start by dusting off the CPU cooler?
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      Yes, it can't hurt, don't dismantle it yet...
      Good luck
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    2. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
       
      I take it apart to look at the dust on the spot...
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    3. Anonymous user
       
      I hope we understood each other well.
      Don’t take off the heatsink yet, or you'll need to reapply the thermal paste.
      First, remove the cover and clean the heatsink with a brush, and be careful not to touch any components with the metal of the brush.
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    4. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
       
      I have thermal paste in reserve. At first glance, it looks like there is a lot of dust
      I will remove the heatsink to be more comfortable...
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    5. Anonymous user
       
      Sure
      last important point, thermal paste if you put too much it's counterproductive.
      you have to put a good drop in the middle. I'm looking for an image...
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  7. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
     
    I just read a forum. You should use about the volume of a hazelnut. Is that right?
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  9. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
     
    I reapplied the thermal paste and guess what... I found a 3-centimeter long ball of dust with dog hair at the bottom!!
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  10. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
     
    And I put it all together to see...
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  12. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
     
    Perfect! My processor is at 60°C now, thank you very much for your help!
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  13. Anonymous user
     
    You're welcome with pleasure.
    Last point lol
    60° in play (full) I hope lol....
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  14. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
     
    Minecraft + fraps + Skype = 60°C
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  15. Anonymous user
     
    Okay, it's better indeed... (it's still a bit high but it's alright)
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    1. thebestkong Posted messages 124 Status Member
       
      Yeah, it's normal because I have the mod Feed the Beast.
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