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CPU Idling too hot, reducing core speed.

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Zurev

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Hey guys, let me preface this by saying I have no interest in overclocking, especially with the current condition of my PC.
I built this PC just about a year ago, learned enough to build what I think is a pretty decent computer, and then stopped
keeping up with technology, my interest is more in web oriented systems.

Anyway, I'm using:
Asus P6X58D Premium 1366
Intel i7 930 with Stock HSF

My case I believe has pretty good airflow, there are not many cables in the way, and I have 3 massive fans, and 1 normal
size, seen here:
http://screencast.com/t/4HDRRlMdUOs

Lately my CPU has been throttling back at 1600 MHz rather than the 2800MHz it is by default, I was told
this is most likely because it's running too high, it was idling at 48C.

After some tinkering, I dusted out the case pretty well, and re-applied thermal paste, and I've been
able to get it to idle at around 38C, however it's still only operating at 1600MHz, I'm SURE this cannot
be good for it.

Outside of buying a new heatsink, I'm not sure what else to do, I've included screenshots
of realtemp, nvidia inspector, and my BIOS setup page.

BIOS: http://screencast.com/t/0AN99OjUfEkz
Realtemp/nvidia: http://screencast.com/t/AXDTC7jNODeI

Any and all suggestions/ideas would be appreciated.
 
Sounds like speedstep. Run a program that stresses the CPU such as prime95 or Linx and the speed will go up in realtemp.
 
its a power saving feature, keep it on, Intel knows how to build CPUs better than any of us ;)

oh and ~40*C sounds about right on a stock heatsink...
 
Its ok man i freaked out too when i saw my 920 throttle back before i got into overclocking. it is a power saving feature that lets it run slower and not run as hard and uses less power so less heat...
 
You guys helped a ton, thanks for settling my worries!

So I just ran counter strike as a quick test, it's not the most intense I know. Though the highest I hit when gaming was 62C. What is a general acceptable range, what temperature should I be concerned at as far as CPU-wise?
 
The 1366 i7 are very hot chips, and the stock heatsink is barely adequate. I would hit 100* when folding@home. 60* is fine with the stock cooler and gaming. Just don't try intensive CPU stress programs :)
 
Zurev said:
You guys helped a ton, thanks for settling my worries!

So I just ran counter strike as a quick test, it's not the most intense I know. Though the highest I hit when gaming was 62C. What is a general acceptable range, what temperature should I be concerned at as far as CPU-wise?
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100C is the maximum temperature that the CPU will allow when running at its full frequency. However, you don't have to worry about damaging it, since there are built-in thermal protection features that will make the CPU reduce its speed and even shut off completely if it reaches excessively high temperatures.
 
You should look into a after market cooler if you want lower temps
 
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