My CPU hits 100°C... Help me!

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Published on 2011-02-11T21:32:08Z Indexed on 2011/02/11 23:28 UTC
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The safe limit for processors is typically 50°C or so, but I have found that my CPU likes to do up to 100°C. I have got these readings from SpeedFan 4.42. I have a Intel Quad Core unclocked. I am using the standard intel fan with heatsink that came with the prossesor My case is a Cooler Master and I have two fans installed on the case. I took the side off to see if that helped. It lowered the temp be 3C.

I don't really want to blow the processor and I don't know how to cool it down.

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