Intel core i7 running too hot

[screwball]

I have recently purchased the Intel Core i7 920 . My specs are:

• i7 920
• GA-EX58-UD3R
• 2 GB DDR-3

Idle temp is around 91 F
Load temp is 130 F

Isn't it too hot? any ideas?

[Owen]

Which temp program you are using to check the i7 temperature? is it the Bios ratings? best is to use either Core Temp , Real Temp or CPU-Z. How long it does take to reach 90C? 90C is really abnormal? have you done any modification like overclocking etc?

[Driscoll]

I have recently purchased the Intel Core i7 920 . My specs are:

• i7 920
• GA-EX58-UD3R
• 2 GB DDR-3

Idle temp is around 85 F
Load temp is 130 F

Isn't it too hot? any ideas?

This much temp is not possible to come if every piece of hardware working fine on your mobo. Either you have a broken diode or the software you're using is no good. Open your cabinet and do some dust cleaning. Check the CPU fan . Use realtemp. The only way you could get low temps is with phase change cooling. Check your BIOS and see what clocks you are running. Without the proper cooling & configuration you could damage something.

[Raiz]

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