Are these CPU temps OK?

[Car712]

Hi, I have recently made my first 'build', to just make a machine that I could tinker with, etc. Anyways, the only problem I am having is, the CPU temps. Currently, with nothing running, the CPU is usually around 52-60C, but when I start doing something (Chrome, Steam, etc) it usually goes up to 70-80C, with it very rarely reaching 90C and usually ends up around Low 70s when left running Chrome. I am wondering, is this alright, and not damaging the CPU?

 

I also want to note that the CPU cooler did not fit on the motherboard at all, so it is currently just resting ontop of the CPU, with no thermal paste (as I have none).

 

Build details: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/969776-my-first-real-build/

 

[TheNoob01]

52-60C is quite high for idle temps. Normal CPUs can get upto 70-80C though.

[Car712]

1 minute ago, TheNoob01 said:

52-60C is quite high for idle temps. Normal CPUs can get upto 70-80C though.

Alright, I am also wondering, do you think I should toothpaste as a 'thermal paste'? I mean, would it be better than nothing?

[danomicar]

2 minutes ago, bobbyd52 said:

Alright, I am also wondering, do you think I should toothpaste as a 'thermal paste'? I mean, would it be better than nothing?

Please don't use toothpaste in place of thermal paste, you WILL have a bad time

[UnwantedLinks]

just use artic silver 3

[LogicalDrm]

Just buy real thermal paste. Anything. And find correct cooler or mount current one tightly with zipties etc. Right now you could as well take heatsink off and put block of copper or aluminum there and have same temps.

[Car712]

34 minutes ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

Just buy real thermal paste. Anything. And find correct cooler or mount current one tightly with zipties etc. Right now you could as well take heatsink off and put block of copper or aluminum there and have same temps.

Alright, I will definitely look into getting thermal paste. Looks like its pretty cheap on ebay

[Nexmo]

this sounds pretty high, my only air system idles at about 22c in a 17c room

[Shrepto]

Take the cooler off and stand on the cpu.