Windows 10: Task Manager shows 4.5x ghz but CPU is only 4 ghz - overheating now.

Hi,


Today my CPU started overheating. All the fans are working and it is dust free. It is a 4790K/32RAM/1660Ti. the task manager shows 4.5+ ghz but it is only a 4.0. I never overclocked it. At rest the computer is 105 degree, and it now is at 115 while just doing a backup. it makes an alarm sound around 180 degrees, which it has done several times today, while basically doing nothing. i have the power set at balanced mode. My quick research says it should be 70-80 degrees at rest. The power seems to be all over the map 110-180 while basically doing the same thing???


Is there anything else i can do in windows, or do you think i have a hardware problem?


Thank you...Adrian

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