CPU temp please help

[pvknbd]

I have an AMD fx6300 and I just finished building my first pc and I powered it up and went into BIOS and looked at my temp of the CPU and its 60c I want to know is that normal or too high if its too high what can I do to fix it?

[pvknbd]

Anyone?

[Mdgtman91]

Core temp should not go past 62C

[MSWindowsinside]

That's too high for this particular CPU, even if it was on load. Try reapplying thermal paste and double check if the fans are spinning. On a FX series CPU you typically don't want to go above 60 degrees or else thermal throttling kicks in.

[pvknbd]

Core temp should not go past 62C

Is there anyway I can fix it I'm using the stock cooler that came with the cpu

[pvknbd]

That's too high for this particular CPU, even if it was on load. Try reapplying thermal paste and double check if the fans are spinning.

I took out the regular thermal paste that came with it an put some arctic silver 5 ( pea sized shape) and yes fans are spinning

[MSWindowsinside]

I took out the regular thermal paste that came with it an put some arctic silver 5 ( pea sized shape) and yes fans are spinning

You might want to check in the BIOS if the CPU voltage settings are set to auto and the memory settings are set to spec according to the manufacturer. Also, turn on the Cool 'n quiet function if it isn't already.

If none of this works, I don't think I can help.

[pvknbd]

You might want to check in the BIOS if the CPU voltage settings are set to auto and the memory settings are set to spec according to the manufacturer. Also, turn on the Cool 'n quiet function if it isn't already.

If none of this works, I don't think I can help.

is it possible that the BIOS temps are wrong I haven't installed windows yet to download my own temperature thing like speedfan

[MSWindowsinside]

is it possible that the BIOS temps are wrong I haven't installed windows yet to download my own temperature thing like speedfan

It's possible, but unlikely. Maybe you can check the manufacturers website for BIOS updates, if there's an update you should check the changelog to see if the update might resolve the issue.

Or you could try and feel the heatsink or the airflow that comes from it to see if it really is that hot. You will definitely be able to tell de difference between 30 degrees C (what my FX-6100 runs at in idle) and 60.

If it doesn't actually feel that hot it is relatively save to say that the BIOS can't read the thermal sensor properly.

[pvknbd]

It's possible, but unlikely. Maybe you can check the manufacturers website for BIOS updates, if there's an update you should check the changelog to see if the update might resolve the issue.

Or you could try and feel the heatsink or the airflow that comes from it to see if it really is that hot. You will definitely be able to tell de difference between 30 degrees C (what my FX-6100 runs at in idle) and 60.

If it doesn't actually feel that hot it is relatively save to say that the BIOS can't read the thermal sensor properly.

it doesn't actually feel that hot and I can't update my drivers yet because I'm still waiting for my OS cd to come in but I will as soon as I get my cd

[MSWindowsinside]

it doesn't actually feel that hot and I can't update my drivers yet because I'm still waiting for my OS cd to come in but I will as soon as I get my cd

You can usually update the BIOS within the BIOS. No need for an OS. What motherboard do you have?

[pvknbd]

You can usually update the BIOS within the BIOS. No need for an OS. What motherboard do you have?

i have an msi 970a g43

[Ialyrn]

i have an msi 970a g43

I have the same motherboard, the CPU temps in bios are fudged in my opinion; they don't show that high within windows. The most recent bios update for it, is version 10.3 from 28-03-2013. I have no idea how you got hold of this particular motherboard recently though, it has been discontinued for around 5 months or so; you must have picked up some very old stock. I hope it only cost you like £20, it was only £50 when I got mine over a year ago.

My FX-4300 is currently running at 25c, and gets to max of 50c with the most intense of usage. This is using the stock cooler also.

[pvknbd]

I have the same motherboard, the CPU temps in bios are fudged in my opinion; they don't show that high within windows. The most recent bios update for it, is version 10.3 from 28-03-2013. I have no idea how you got hold of this particular motherboard recently though, it has been discontinued for around 5 months or so; you must have picked up some very old stock. I hope it only cost you like £20, it was only £50 when I got mine over a year ago.

My FX-4300 is currently running at 25c, and gets to max of 50c with the most intense of usage. This is using the stock cooler also.

I got my motherboard for $50 from newegg really glad to hear that the temps are possibly wrong going to download speed fan as soon as I get windows installed to check the correct temps

[Ialyrn]

I got my motherboard for $50 from newegg really glad to hear that the temps are possibly wrong

My temps in the bios are just as high as yours.

I just checked neweggs uk side of things, the MSI 970a G43 is still £41, thats insane for how old it is. With the age of the MSI 970A G43, I would have personally gone for an MSI 990FX-GD65 for that price (at uk pricing right now). If I was in the USA, I would have gone for the Asrock 990FX extreme3. That one is currently $99 on newegg USA.

Still, it is a good motherboard; not had a single issue with mine at all. It should serve you well.