[kz26]

Just completed the build of my sig rig. Runs nice and fast, but CPU temps through several monitoring utils and the BIOS show that my idle temps are 40-42 C. After only a few minutes or Prime95 the temps shot up to 57 and still rising. Are these considered "safe" temps? My cooler is a Freezer 64 Pro with Arctic Silver 5.

 

[kz26]

Everything is running at stock. Room temp is around 70 F. Case is a CM Centurion 5 with decent airflow (120mm exhaust + 80mm intake). I will try redoing the paste + HSF, though.

 

[kz26]

I am using an aftermarket model - the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro.

 

[kz26]

Removed paste, reapplied, and reseated heatsink. No difference. How long does it take for Arctic Silver 5 to burn in?