Very High CPU Temperatures

[domchu]

I use a Dark Rock Pro 4 and I noticed that my idle temperatures were around 37-41C which is very high since just a couple months back it was 30C and lower. I live in the UK and its currently 32C and its probably the cause of the high idle temperatures. I cleaned my PC an hour ago so dust isn't a problem, I have two intake and outtake fans so ventilation is fine and I use Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut so heat transfer is also fine. The side panel has been removed so that makes it even more concerning.

 

*Edit*

 

I just checked the weather and, turns out its 37C and not 32C which means...

 

...turns out there's no problem with my idle temps.

 

Thank you for all the replies.

 

[Mira Yurizaki]

4 minutes ago, domchu said:

 Is ambient temperature the cause of my high idle temperatures?

 

To answer the question in general, ambient temperature is the sole factor in idle temperatures if you're not using a cooling system that actively moves heat from the processor (e.g., phase changing or peltier)

 

If that's what you're getting now, I don't really see a problem. Those "Max" values could also simply be temperature spikes from momentary bits of going to the Turbo Boost speed.

[FinishGamer86]

6 hours ago, domchu said:

 

from 27 to 30 it's really good. I saw a few new cpu's run at 100°C without a problem... 

If you still think that these temps are not good, maybe switch to liquid cooling or nitrogen cooling.

[SpookyCitrus]

Those temps are more than fine, and the raise in ambient temp is more than likely the cause of it seeming a little higher than normal, only time to worry is if they get above 85-90c when under load. 

[domchu]

2 minutes ago, FinishGamer86 said:

from 27 to 30 it's really good. I saw a few new cpu's run at 100°C without a problem... 

If you still think that these temps are not good, maybe switch to liquid cooling or nitrogen cooling.

Sorry, it was the wrong screenshot, I uploaded the correct one now...

[FinishGamer86]

6 hours ago, domchu said:

I use a Dark Rock Pro 4 and I noticed that my idle temperatures were around 37-41C which is very high since just a couple months back it was 30C and lower. I live in the UK and its currently 32C+ and its probably the cause of the high idle temperatures. I cleaned my PC an hour ago so dust isn't a problem, I have two intake and outtake fans so ventilation is fine and I use Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut so heat transfer is also fine.

In general you should consider 60 degrees Celcius the absolute maximum for long periods, but aim for 45-50 degrees to be safe

[domchu]

6 hours ago, Mira Yurizaki said:

To answer the question in general, ambient temperature is the sole factor in idle temperatures if you're not using a cooling system that actively moves heat from the processor (e.g., phase changing or peltier)

 

If that's what you're getting now, I don't really see a problem. Those "Max" values could also simply be temperature spikes from momentary bits of going to the Turbo Boost speed.

I uploaded the correct screenshot so you should have another look. I know max values are caused spikes in CPU usage but I'm more concerned about current temperatures but thanks.

 

6 hours ago, FinishGamer86 said:

In general you should consider 60 degrees Celcius the absolute maximum for long periods, but aim for 45-50 degrees to be safe

That is if the UK weather stays tolerable.

[minibois]

Most reviews for cooler don't list a certain temperature, but rather 'delta over ambient', which means the current temps of the CPU minus the current temperature in the room. (E.g. a room that is 30 degrees C and a CPU that is 50 degrees C results in 20 degrees C Delta over ambient).

 

Reason k say this, is because your temperatures are completely dependent on the temperature in the room and 10 degrees C Delta over ambient is not weird at idle.

[Mira Yurizaki]

7 minutes ago, domchu said:

I uploaded the correct screenshot so you should have another look. I know max values are caused spikes in CPU usage but I'm more concerned about current temperatures but thanks.

I don't expect air coolers to do that much better than 5C on idle over ambient. If your room is 32C give or take a couple of degrees, I'd actually expect upper 30s on idle.

[domchu]

1 minute ago, Minibois said:

Most reviews for cooler don't list a certain temperature, but rather 'delta over ambient', which means the current temps of the CPU minus the current temperature in the room. (E.g. a room that is 30 degrees C and a CPU that is 50 degrees C results in 20 degrees C Delta over ambient).

 

Reason k say this, is because your temperatures are completely dependent on the temperature in the room and 10 degrees C Delta over ambient is not weird at idle.

I just checked the weather, turns out its 37C outside so a couple of degrees above ambient is my CPU temperature then. Maybe I should check a reliable weather news source before coming up with conclusions but thanks.

[minibois]

It's all about the temp in the room and monitors too do actually produce heat, but maybe you have a fan going too... There are way too many variables in the temperature of your CPU to right away say within a couple degrees if it's all good.

 

But roughly up to 20 C degrees over ambient is decent for idle (depends on your definition of idle) and really up to 85 degrees C just in general is fine for current Intel CPU's.