AMD A10-5800k very hot!?!

[OC-Ghz]

My dads AMD APU is running at 50-75 at idle it has a NZXT T20 and an extra case fan. To read the whole story go here:http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/29348-amd-a10-5800k-running-at-very-high-temps/#entry374582

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Full system specs?
Ambient temps?
Is the computer in a closed area?
What heatsink?

 

[OC-Ghz]

AMD A10-5800k
biostar mobo (IDK which but its M-ATX)
corsair GS series 700w
WD 350GB HDD
NZXT T20 cooler
8GB kingston RAM

Ambient is cool in a basement on a tower type desk with a reciever on one side and a file cabinet on the other side.

I would recommend going to the link and reading that it has the rest and the back story.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I already have.
Have you remounted the cooler since the rise in temps?

 

[OC-Ghz]

I already have.
Have you remounted the cooler since the rise in temps?

Well the rise in temps happened with the stock cooler so I got a new cooler. I just put it on erlier today

 

[ATMINSIDE]

You used new TIM, correct?
How much did you put on?

 

[OC-Ghz]

You used new TIM, correct?
How much did you put on?

I put about between a grain of rice and a cooked pea

 

[ATMINSIDE]

What case, and what fan setup in the case?

 

[OC-Ghz]

The case is from a brand called ultra (It was 25 dollars) and i have a extra case fan in the front and a single fan on the heatsink. i'm going to add another in the back soon.

 

[OC-Ghz]

Here's the case
http://www.ultraproducts.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1636710&Sku=U12-41570

 

[ATMINSIDE]

So you only have one case fan in it? There's the problem.

 

[OC-Ghz]

well why would it have the temperature increase in the first place. before i bought the new PSU it had no extra fan and just the stock cooler and it was just fine.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

A lot of times thermal compound will do just a bit better the first day before it gets "seated" or "cured". Point is, you need case airflow to keep components cool.

 

[OC-Ghz]

I understand this. but it only happened after i got a new PSU. it went from 28-30 idle with a stock cooler to 50-60 with a aftermarket. It doesnt make sense.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

A PSU won't cause 30C difference. Something is wrong with the cooler or how it is mounted.

The fan is spinning, correct?

 

[OC-Ghz]

the PSU fan? no

Heatsink Fan? Yes

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I would double check the mounting of the heatsink and get some case fans.

 

[OC-Ghz]

ok i will tomarow