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I recenty got a new pc with an i5 12400f and the temperature reaches to 100°c. What is causing this? thermal paste? The air cooler? : r/pcmasterrace
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Intel Core i5-12400F with new stock cooler goes on sale in Peru two weeks prior to launch - VideoCardz.com
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