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Intel Core i5 7300 heats 85 degrees

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Hi guys, wanted to ask u all if its ok that in game my CPU :

Intel Core i5 7300HQ @ 2.50GHz 83 °C
Kaby Lake 14nm Technology

 

hits 85-87 degrees even on desktop and not in game? 

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n_scott_pearson
Super User Retired Employee
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If you are at idle and temperatures are this high, then something is wrong with your processor's cooling system. It is either incorrectly installed, incorrectly configured (fan response curve) or not working correctly.

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