Phenom ii x4 955 possible heat issues?

[plasmawolf55]

I am currently using HandBrake to compress a video, my CPU cores are at 100% and are averaging about 59C but have maxed at 62C. Should I be worried? I read that the max safe temp was 62, but I don't know if that's for the core or socket?

 

[Mandrake4565]

Those are some high temps on the core. If it's for a short duration of time I wouldn't worry so much. If you are running them for extended periods of time, then taking measures to get them lower is probably a good idea. A list of the components including the case and how many fans will help us help you better. Is the Cpu overclocked and what are your ambient temperatures?

 

[plasmawolf55]

It's short term, only when the cores are at 100%
Case: Xion Echo (2 120mm fans)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2P
CPU: Phenom ii x4 955 3.2ghz (stock speed, stock CPU cooler)
Ambient temprature of 65F
I idle at 50C, btw

 

[Mandrake4565]

When was the last time you cleaned the PC ie...gave it a good dusting? If the Cpu cooler fan is running properly you may want to remove it clean the thermal paste with a coffee filter and alcohol then re-apply new TIM. If that doesn't work a new Cpu Heatsink such as a Coolermaster 212+/Evo is a worthwhile investment. You should see a 15-20c drop in temps using one.

 

[plasmawolf55]

I last ran a compressor over it about a month ago. I built this computer about 2 years ago and it might be time for a new cooler.
What do you think about this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
I'm a little tight on cash right now, so would that suffice?

 

[Mandrake4565]

I would do this, pull the stock heatsink off clean the TIM on the cpu and the heatsink with a coffee filter and Isopropyl Alcohol first, see if anything changes. The stock one should be doing a better job of cooling that chip, then it is. I would think the heatsink you linked would be better then the stock one but the CM 212+ will be better then the Arctic one. The Coolermasters have Mail in Rebates pop up on the Egg often, if getting a new heatsink is going to be the solution. I'd wait for the CM to go on sale, I've seen the 212+ go on sale for 29.99 with a $10.00 Mir and the Evo $34.99 with a $10. MIR.

 

[manu2b]

^This.

A much better cooler than the obe you linked for 5 more $.