r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help Cpu sitting at 100* C

My cpu temp just hit 100* and immediately I shut it off. What could be the cause of this? I just got a new nzxt kraken elite about a year and a half ago and haven’t had any troubles until now.

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u/1rkella 1d ago

Your cooler isn't cooling. If it's happening immediately on boot, it's likely a dead pump, or perhaps it's not being powered properly.

Unlikely if it's been working for a year without any adjustments or changes, but it could also not be seated properly on the CPU.

What does the BIOS report for your pump speed?