Is 75 degrees celsius okay for a stock CPU cooler for the AMD FX 8320 when gaming at max?

75 is usual... the guarantee covers up to 95, if I'm not mistaken.
however, to extend lifetime you should cool down further.
My cpu/gpu usually stays around 55C (however, it is a intel one... so comparison is not appropriate)

It is bad, u should learn about proper air flow

It's quite normal imo.
I'm already using thermal paste and it stays around 70-75 celcius when playing demanding games.
And I'm using AMD processor.

Are you using the stock heatsink? The heatsink/fans that come with the FX chips are crap..

Apparently it starts to throttle around 70c, and some cores turn off around that temp, max core temp 61.1, max socket temp 70, according to what was said in this thread and other places. Yea, I'd just get a $30 Hyper 212EVO(great price/performance) and call it a day, you're burnin up there.

What's good at least is this isn't exactly getting hot enough to the point where the computer shuts down.

That sounds high, you may wish to consider investing in some better cooling.

I know the FX series runs a bit hotter but I personally wouldn't feel comfortable with temps hitting high 70s. 'Gaming' laptop it's a bit understandable but not a desktop imo.

Might want to get a new CPU cooler like venomblade said.

Seems normal, assuming these 70°C are while playing a demanding game with a stock CPU cooler. To be sure, check your manual for the recommended temperatures for your CPU, and use a program like HWMonitor (http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html) while playing to check for the exact temperatures of your cores and the RPM of the fan of your CPU cooler (to check if it's working properly). If they keep between the recommended values, everything should be okay. I also get those temperatures (65°C - 75°C) while playing some games during the summer because where I live is kind of hot (and too cold during winter :P).

To prevent high temperatures, make sure your system has good ventilation, and good working fans. Also, keep your hardware clean and do proper maintenance every once in a while. The dust is dangerous. Too much in the fans or inside your desktop increases the temperatures of your hardware.

Also, you saying that the temperature decreases really fast to normal values is a good sign that everything is working as it should, but only if it takes seconds (should be less than 5 to 10 seconds) and not over a minute.

Nope, i did have the same proc as you but now i use an apu 6600k, and you temp is strange, first of all, is it on overclock? Second, how much thermal paste did you used? sometimes ppl put too much, last one, check your airflow, no matter how good is the case, if the airflow is messed it will not work properly.

Good luck, you proc should run 60~65 ingame more than that and theres something wrong.

It's an acceptable temperature but it is on the high side. If you're really worried consider checking into the airflow of your system and/or replacing the stock cooler (if you know what you're doing).

I'm not sure if you're using a discrete graphics card in your system but if you aren't then I can imagine that your processor would run warmer.

I had 100 degrees on my laptop and video card, still works, if you're curious.

Thats bad. I think that 62c was the recommended maximum safe temperature for FX processors.

I have a FX 6300 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler. Do you have fan in back of your PC case? My temperatures with FX 6300 went to 60c while gaming when I didn't have rear exhaust fan that pushed air out of case, but when I bought one my temperatures are now 40c-50c while gaming. It's very important to have one case fan to push air into your case(in front) and one to push out(in back). Also you MUST buy aftermarket CPU cooler, because stock ones are crappy and AMD processors tend to run hotter and have lower safe temperature limit.

It's a little too hot for the CPU, you should think on getting a better cooling in general.

AMDs are hotter than intels and they come with shitty stock heatsinks, so the first step is getting a better heatsink with a decent (silver) thermal paste.

Check the air flow inside your case and correct if necessary. Having a good case that can hide 95% of the cables helps a ton.

my other computer overheats at startup :) 100 degrees Celsius

the 8320 is expected 65-75 during load on a stock cooler. It's not "too hot" as everyone is saying, it's just uncomfortably hot. It won't damage your hardware short term, maybe long term (7+ years) but that shouldn't matter too much.

I'd personally seek out better cooling (something like the hyper 212 is cheap) just for the sake of it, but it's not damaging anything to run it like that on the stock heatsink. It's not raising ambient that much because it doesn't transfer heat well, and it's not ruining your processor, but it is limiting you from any overclocking and/or super long sessions.

FX 8350 owner here - they are not recommended to run that hot. I am afraid you are at risk of damage or at the very least shortening the life of your cpu/cpu socket/motherboard. I cannot recommend to you enough to check into getting a Coolermaster Hyper 212 - it will get your max temps in the 50c range. My temps on my computer max out around 55C when playing the most demanding games. When it comes to pc's heat is your worst enemy in regards to your performance, lifespan and components. The stock coolers that come with the FX line of cpu's are a laughing stock of the industry. I honestly think they expect you to get an aftermarket cpu cooler. The Hyper 212 costs $25-30 and is worth every penny. Good luck and if you have any questions or need help changing coolers hit me up anytime.

It is not okay, it's normal and expected if you're using the stock cooler, though. AMD processors can withstand more temperature, but you should really get something like an 212.

I am having literally the same problem at the moment. Got new computer with same proc and my temp went to 83C max. I managed to lower the temp to 72C max with Hyper 212 Evo but I still think it's a bit too hot. I'm not sure what to do at the moment. Could it be manufacturing error or it's just a kind of proc that likes to run hot.

EDIT: If you are considering getting heat sink (Hyper 212 Evo is currently best cost/efficiency solution), a plus side of it is that it is a lot quieter than the little stock bastard on the AMD proc.

just get a cooler master after market cooler

even AMD themselves for the FX above 63050 they tend to suggest after market those are not dangerous temps but it will shorten the life of the cpu the cool you can run it the more miles you can get out of your hardware and the cooler your case will be over all and the better over clocks you may get

really though the 8320 is a terrible cpu for the price it really is not much faster then a 6300 and runs hotter and uses more electric for so little gain but none the less you have it so use it

now if you have the flagship cpu they do not even send a cooler with it lol they push water cooling for it

the other thing is the hotter the cpu runs the more heat it blows the hotter it makes everything else in your case

if you can do what i did i got the hyper 212 just a heads up though you can add 2 fans to it but really it does no good as far as making it cooler then one fan but even with that cpu with a after market cooler it should still be in the 60c range under load

i know on my 6300 it idles at around 25c and max load is around 52c your mileage will very depending on room temp and case flow as i also have a haf 912 and since i keep it cool in the room it cools really good i also have the cpu fan blowing down to blow air on the gpu as it keeps so cool that it actually lowers the gpu temps

70c is equal to 158f so imo i would not be happy with that you should get a lot better then that as the 8320 is the same as the 6300 it just added 2 core and for some reason it is 125watts vs 100 for 6300 my guess the extra cores

none the less get a hyper 212 the stock fan is noisy anyhow

I use speedfan to check my temp. I personally get unhappy when my cpu goes higher than 60 C in normal circomstances. When my (intel) cpu gets 80 or higher I notice it starting to run slower. (I have a laptop and the heatsink gets dusty at times) 75 celcius isn't in any danger to burn out but it isn't cool either. I've always had intel cpu's so excuse me if im mistaken :)

I have 8320, Freezer 13 Pro working on max and open case and I get 75-79 in heavy games on pretty high settings anyway, but still it never hits 80 TJ Max (and run into <24 C for a 30 seconds or something after exiting the game), I think it's some kind of a tricky shit for 8320, maybe this one isn't really heats so much it shows.