Many of us start to panic whenever we see our CPU temperatures creep past 80C, especially while we're gaming, thinking we're just a few degrees away from thermal throttling. We're usually quick to ...

A normal CPU temperature while gaming typically falls within the range of 70°C to 80°C (158°F to 176°F). This range is considered safe and optimal for most modern CPUs, especially when paired with a ...

So, you're a few months or a year into your build, concerned about high CPU temperatures, even when your chip is mostly idle. It's easy to pin all the blame on your CPU cooler, especially if it's an ...