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Phædrus2401 · 06-27-2009, 11:10 AM

That should work, but did you clean off the top of the CPU and bottom of the heatsink with 90+% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free rag first? I don't think it's what's causing your problem, but it is worth doing since it makes the thermal paste work better.

Sometimes temperature sensors aren't accurate, but the BIOS ones are usually the best. I can't imagine why your CPU would be that hot at idle just in BIOS.

I leave this to the more competent techs.

06-27-2009, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: cpu problem with newly buillt computer That should work, but did you clean off the top of the CPU and bottom of the heatsink with 90+% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free rag first? I don't think it's what's causing your problem, but it is worth doing since it makes the thermal paste work better. Sometimes temperature sensors aren't accurate, but the BIOS ones are usually the best. I can't imagine why your CPU would be that hot at idle just in BIOS. I leave this to the more competent techs. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.