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A10 7850K running hot at new build
Hello tweaktown, newbie here and I wanted to seek some advice on my 1st build. I got wonderful advice by browsing the forum when building my first desktop, so a big THANK YOU first to all the contributors! Here goes my problem and some solution I've found online, and I definitely need your advice on how the following might work out, before I crash anything!
Problem:
APU and mobo running hot in BIOS, without booting OS. HWmonitor shows APU at ~64C and mobo ~40C. This is much higher than what I expected and what most tutorials have recommended.
Part specs:
CPU: AMD A10 7850K
MOBO: Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+ mATX, no OC, BIOS v2.4
SSD: Crucial MX100 256G
HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0
RAM: HyperX 2x8GB DDR3 1600
PSU: Used, Cooler Master 360W 12V V2.3
Fans: 1 fan mounted on the case, CPU stock fan
Case: Used, some Cooler Master ATX model
Possible reasons, with some potential solutions:
1. PSU is not good enough. It comes with the CM case and my bf has used them for 1.5 years for his entry-level gaming build, so potentially it's getting old, plus the wattage seems a bit low to me.
SOLUTION: Get a newer and better PSU at 400+ watt.
2. Stock APU cooler is too weak or not installed properly.
SOLUTION: Reinstall the stock cooler and consider buying an aftermarket CPU cooler.
3. Not enough case fans or bad airflow in the case. There is only 1 120mm rear fan on the case.
SOLUTION: Better cable management; clearing the dust in the fan and adding a front fan to create better airflow.
4. Asrock mobo issues. I have read elsewhere that they tend to overheat.
SOLUTION: Return it...
5. HWmonitor not reporting the actual temperature. However, the airflow from the CPU cooler does feel a bit warm. Many people have suggested AMD Overdrive for exact temperature reading, but I want to make sure that overheat won't cause problem for OS install before using AOD.
6. BIOS problems. Yesterday the screen stuck at a failed 2.6 BIOS flash and I had to shut down and clear CMOS. Turns out that maybe I don't need to flash it since 2.4 might already be compatible with Kaveri...so I just kept the stock BIOS and then noticed the overheat. I didn't pay attention to the temperature reading before the flash so it's hard to compare.
7. Other compatibility and/or setup issues.
Suggestions on the plan of attack? Any input are much appreciated!
Problem:
APU and mobo running hot in BIOS, without booting OS. HWmonitor shows APU at ~64C and mobo ~40C. This is much higher than what I expected and what most tutorials have recommended.
Part specs:
CPU: AMD A10 7850K
MOBO: Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+ mATX, no OC, BIOS v2.4
SSD: Crucial MX100 256G
HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0
RAM: HyperX 2x8GB DDR3 1600
PSU: Used, Cooler Master 360W 12V V2.3
Fans: 1 fan mounted on the case, CPU stock fan
Case: Used, some Cooler Master ATX model
Possible reasons, with some potential solutions:
1. PSU is not good enough. It comes with the CM case and my bf has used them for 1.5 years for his entry-level gaming build, so potentially it's getting old, plus the wattage seems a bit low to me.
SOLUTION: Get a newer and better PSU at 400+ watt.
2. Stock APU cooler is too weak or not installed properly.
SOLUTION: Reinstall the stock cooler and consider buying an aftermarket CPU cooler.
3. Not enough case fans or bad airflow in the case. There is only 1 120mm rear fan on the case.
SOLUTION: Better cable management; clearing the dust in the fan and adding a front fan to create better airflow.
4. Asrock mobo issues. I have read elsewhere that they tend to overheat.
SOLUTION: Return it...
5. HWmonitor not reporting the actual temperature. However, the airflow from the CPU cooler does feel a bit warm. Many people have suggested AMD Overdrive for exact temperature reading, but I want to make sure that overheat won't cause problem for OS install before using AOD.
6. BIOS problems. Yesterday the screen stuck at a failed 2.6 BIOS flash and I had to shut down and clear CMOS. Turns out that maybe I don't need to flash it since 2.4 might already be compatible with Kaveri...so I just kept the stock BIOS and then noticed the overheat. I didn't pay attention to the temperature reading before the flash so it's hard to compare.
7. Other compatibility and/or setup issues.
Suggestions on the plan of attack? Any input are much appreciated!
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