Why are my CPU temps so high at idle?

[viperatedrko]

I'm using a Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-UP4 and an AMD Athlon X4 860k.

 

 

I built this PC today and I used the stock cooler that came with the 860k. Booting it for the first time and checking the BIOS, it's giving me around a 70º C reading.

 

 

I don't understand why it's so high at idle. The PC is usable though I'm able to get into Windows.

 

 

I have two exhaust fans above the CPU and one intake fan in the front of the case.

[gozzygozborn]

Make sure your cooler is applied properly with thermal paste. Also you should have more intake than exhaust (thought that shouldn't cause those temps) 

[Hans Christian | Teri]

Truth be told the stock cooler is pretty terrible. It's enough, but a far way from good. The reading in the BIOS is typically unreliable though (especially on Gigabyte boards from my experience) so I wouldn't worry unless HWMonitor or similar programs gives you an equally worryingly reading.