Overheating Processor.

[INeedHelp7]

I have an over heating processor which has gone up to 100C degrees. At the moment I have the side off the tower with a big fan up against it and my CPU temperature now is only 53C. I was just wandering if this is dangerous to have the side off with a fan up against it.

 

[King X13]

its not dangerous but what kind of heatsink and fan you got on your cpu that the temps are that out of control? invest 40 bucks and get a new one is your best bet

 

[bigstanklo]

Make sure the heatsink is properly seated to the CPU as well. Some thermal grease like Artic Silver applied to the heatsink could help as well.

 

[ElBurro]

100 degrees !!!!!! ouch that's hot. I'm surpised you didn't fry that thing. That's 212 in fahrenheit Hot enough to boil water literally. I would defitly take a look at what's going on. Even 55 is on the hot side. Mine is running at 24 and I am running a zalman heat sink / fan