My Processor - It's Too Hot

[WaveExistence]

Type : Intel Pentium D
Internal Specification : Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.20GHz
Model Number : 840
Codename : SmithField

This is the processor I use in my computer, and according to PC Wizard it is now running at 98 Celsius! It usually runs at 70-74 degrees which is already quite hot, although it has a temperature control of 82 degrees. I've recently applied new thermal paste and cleaned the heat sink/fan, and I'm sure that it's socket correctly.

Obviously there is either a reporting problem with this program or my processor is actually at this ridiculous level of heat, so I need to figure this out.

 

[redk]

Sounds like you need to clean out your HeatSink/Fan.
I'd suggest getting a can of compressed air from your local computer depot and doing a thorough clean out of your case, holding onto all fans with one hand so they don't move and cleaning out the heat sinks and fan blades.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Have you tried getting readings from other programs, as well as checking the temps via the BIOS? Pentium D CPUs do run hot, but if the idle temp is above 80C, then something is seriously wrong.