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cpu too hot over 80 C

kentell
Beginner
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Hi, I am wondering if my cpu too hot?  when running CPUID HWMonitor software it  indicates my cpu is at around 41C idle then when playing game it stays around 72-85C. shall I be worried?

Intel Core i7-8700K Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series)95WBX80684I78700K Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630

here is the link to my Intel PDT results 

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LeonWaksman
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Your CPU maximum permissible temperature is 100 DEG C. Please refer to Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor (T Junction). So working in temperatures "41C idle then when playing game it stays around 72-85C" will not endanger your CPU.

 

Leon

 

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LeonWaksman
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This is normal temperature range for CPU.
Leon
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kentell
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Oh really?  I was worried cause when I did some research most people who own that CPU claim to have it idle at 32-38C and under heavy load only reached 60ish very few 70ish,  but mine constantly hitting 80+.  but if that's within the Intel's norm and will not damage my computer with 80C+ then maybe I do not need to worry.

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LeonWaksman
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Your CPU maximum permissible temperature is 100 DEG C. Please refer to Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor (T Junction). So working in temperatures "41C idle then when playing game it stays around 72-85C" will not endanger your CPU.

 

Leon

 

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