i5-3570k With Stock Cooling

Chantal

Chantal

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So, I finally got Microsoft Windows installed (Vista Home Premium 32 bit) Yes, I know it's terrible but it's the only licensed version I had. I'm planning on buying Windows 7 Professional very soon!

These were some of the idle temps I was getting while running Windows. I haven't really done much testing since the iGPU doesn't support Vista so I'm a little limited to the standard VGA driver.

Specifications:
- i5-3570k (stock cooler)
- ASUS Sabertooth Z77
- NZXT 810 Case
- Using Intel iGPU HD 4000
- Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3

Are the temps below normal for this type of setup?
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Idle temps do seem a little high, but looking at the rest of your temps it would seem as though your ambient temps are high also.
I take it that you have SpeedStep on?
Nothing to worry about, mind you :)
 
Josh Weston said:
Idle temps do seem a little high, but looking at the rest of your temps it would seem as though your ambient temps are high also.
I take it that you have SpeedStep on?
Nothing to worry about, mind you :)
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SpeedStep is when the CPU clock speeds lower frequency when not at load? Mine jumps from 1.6GHz all the way to 3.8GHz whenever it feels like it.

Also, the highest it got to when doing windows updates was 73 C (I was installing a service pack at the time)
 
Yeah, that's the stuff.
73*C is fine, although i'm surprised that a Windows Update would stress it out that much. Have you considered trying to lower the vcore? Stock CPUs generally use too much vcore, so you may be able to free up some room there.
Use Intel Burn Test at Maximum to check for stability. Just be aware that while using IBT, your temps shall shoot up.
 
Josh Weston said:
Yeah, that's the stuff.
73*C is fine, although i'm surprised that a Windows Update would stress it out that much. Have you considered trying to lower the vcore? Stock CPUs generally use too much vcore, so you may be able to free up some room there.
Use Intel Burn Test at Maximum to check for stability. Just be aware that while using IBT, your temps shall shoot up.
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I'll run Intel Burn Test and post the results for you shortly.
 
Okay, so I just ran Intel Burn Test with Real Temp and ASUS ThermalRadar.

Here are the temps including maximum temperature.

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Hmm your idle temps are fine, when I had my stock cooler they were at 38-41 C however your load temps are pretty high mine were around 70-75 in prime 95. Seems like it could be either bad airflow, or could be a high V Core like Josh has said. I'd try using some different thermal paste and reseat the cooler and if it doesn't work then you should be able to get an aftermarket cooler easily and cheaply.
 
Dilzo999 said:
Hmm your idle temps are fine, when I had my stock cooler they were at 38-41 C however your load temps are pretty high mine were around 70-75 in prime 95. Seems like it could be either bad airflow, or could be a high V Core like Josh has said. I'd try using some different thermal paste and reseat the cooler and if it doesn't work then you should be able to get an aftermarket cooler easily and cheaply.
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I haven't tried lowering the Vcore (I'd probably have to go in the BIOS for that) Only thing I've done in the BIOS is enable XMP and set the boot order to my Western Digital HDD.

My Vcore usually idles around 0.888 volts and the highest I've seen was 1.216 volts.
 
lowering the vcore is a good idea...
is the heatsink propally fitted?
what thermal paste are you using
 
CPMFW said:
lowering the vcore is a good idea...
is the heatsink propally fitted?
what thermal paste are you using
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Heatsink is on secure. I pushed the pins in and twisted. It's also snug and doesn't move at all (i could probably lift the motherboard up with the heatsink if I wanted)

Thermal paste is the pre-applied paste that came with the stock cooler.
 
If you havent ever raised the vcore - it doesnt need to be lowered.
Leave it as it is - maybe clear the CMOS though if you have changed anything.

I just personally wouldnt overclock while on stock cooling
 
jamesriley94 said:
If you havent ever raised the vcore - it doesnt need to be lowered.
Leave it as it is - maybe clear the CMOS though if you have changed anything.

I just personally wouldnt overclock while on stock cooling
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Eeek! Never would even dream of it until I got my after market heatsink installed. I have the Zalman CNP9500 AT with LGA1155 mounting bracket but just waiting on Thermal Paste from NCIX to be shipped.

For now I'm just browsing Facebook, YouTube and E-Mail.
 
You'll be fine then - dont worry about temps. The CPU can handle up to 105 degrees anyway, so you're still well within tolerance.
Obviously you dont want to go this high - but up to around 75-80 degrees is fine
 
Thanks everyone, I will post on this thread after I apply the new thermal compound and heat sink with the new temperatures.
 
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