Hot CPU

[bighoo93]

I have the e8400. Running Core Temp shows readings around 45-48 degrees under no load. Running a program called Real Temp shows about 10 degrees lower. I have seen some detailed technical explanation suggesting that Real Temp is right. Anyone else understand or can advise?

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2809778

[The Wise Monkey]

Even if the Real Temp readings are correct, then your CPU is still running quite hot. Have you overclocked it at all?

If not, try re-seating the CPU fan. What I mean by this is take the fan off, clean all the thermal paste off, re-apply the paste and then re-attach the fan.

[bighoo93]

What temp should it be at? I do question whether I got the $%@*^# stock cooler correctly seated.

[The Wise Monkey]

It really depends on your case and the ambient temperature. Ideally, you would want it to idle at around 25-30C.