Core Temps for i5 2500k CPU

[Bearcat]

I like to use Real Temp to monitor the core temperatures of my i5 CPU and for the last few days I've noticed that core 1 has been running 4-5 degrees warmer than the rest. This is the first time I've noticed this happening since I've had the CPU, so I decided to try a couple of other monitoring programs and they gave me the same reading for core 1. I do not currently have my i5 overclocked so that can't be the problem. Does anybody have any ideas as to why this is happening? Any input would be appreciated!

Thank, Bear

[hellnoire]

What are you using to monitor the temperatures?

[Bearcat]

What are you using to monitor the temperatures?

The three programs I've used to check core temps are RealTemp, Core Temp, and the Asus Ai Suite.

[hellnoire]

Alright, just wondering.

Also, did you install that CPU cooler you were telling me about earlier? And has it happened since install?

[Bearcat]

No, I haven't had the time to install the new CPU cooler, so that isn't the problem.

[hellnoire]

No, I haven't had the time to install the new CPU cooler, so that isn't the problem.

Hm... odd, because I was thinking one side didn't get tightened down. There goes my idea.

[Bearcat]

Hm... odd, because I was thinking one side didn't get tightened down. There goes my idea.

Well, unless I didn't do a good enough job installing the stock CPU cooler and the problem is just starting to manifest itself. Thanks for the throwing that possiblity out there, as this is what I am looking for. To paraphrase Sherlock Holmes, I am looking to exhaust all possiblities until what ever remains, however improbable, must be the problem.

[JayCub]

What is the tempreture of core 1... running my own i find that the temps are higher on 1 core but not so much i would worry about them... the stock cooler comes with thermal paste applied and easy to fit.

Post average temps Bear and lets see what is happening...

[Bearcat]

Hi Jay! Thanks for your response.

During normal computer usuage the core temps fluctuate between 30c and 40c, so that is pretty decent. It is just that core 1 has started averaging a bit hotter than the other 3 and I wanted to be sure it wasn't something to be concerned about.

[hellnoire]

Well, unless I didn't do a good enough job installing the stock CPU cooler and the problem is just starting to manifest itself. Thanks for the throwing that possiblity out there, as this is what I am looking for. To paraphrase Sherlock Holmes, I am looking to exhaust all possiblities until what ever remains, however improbable, must be the problem.

Of course. It's a thought, that's all.