Hey guys,
I recently built my first computer using Tech Report's system guide. Here is my build:
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LK
Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K
Storage: SAMSUNG 830 Series
Western Digital Black 1TB
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB
Video Card: GeForce GTX 670
Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D
Power Supply: Corsair HX650W
Aftermarket Cooling: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 120mm Fan
No major problems so far, and all of my games are running very smoothly. However, whenever I am gaming, I am having trouble with my processor getting too hot (70 Deg C, that should be considered too hot correct?), while the rest of my system stays very cool (graphics card never breaks 40 deg C). I know the processor typically is one of the hottest items on a computer, but with my aftermarket cooling I thought it would be lower than that. Sometimes I feel the need to lower the graphics not because it is straining my graphics card or hiccuping, but because my CPU is getting too hot. I should mention that while idling it is at standard 30ish deg C temperatures.
I have my aftermarket fan on top of it, oriented to blow out the back grating, with Arctic Silver thermal paste beneath it. I applied just enough to cover the surface and tried to get all air bubbles out. Am I blowing this problem out of proportion or do I have something incorrectly wired? I don't want to shorten the life of my processor significantly right out of the box.