AOpen EZ18 rig overheating?

[2336]

Folks,
I just put together my first SFF rig. It's an AOpen EZ18 with these components - 2400+ T-Bred running at default FSB and voltage, GF FX 5900 AGP 8X video card, 512MB of Centon PC2700 DDR RAM, and a Seagate 40GB HDD. I'm using the stock HSF unit that shipped with it and have been running the SilentTek utility to control fan speed. I removed the thermal pad on the HSF unit, cleaned the surface with acetone and applied Geil copper thermal paste. Initially the cpu ran at 46C-48C at an idle. I then tried to run Doom 3 and the temp jumped to 63C and now won't drop below 53C at idle! Is there something I may have missed or should I try a different HSF unit and not worry about the noise? Have I fried this CPU? This really concerns me since my rig at home (I'm working on the road right now) is running a Barton core 2500+ at 32C-34C at idle and 48C under full load. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks folks.

Rick

 

[razor5000]

yea I have a 2500+Mobile, if you have left it on the silent fan option in the BIOS means because the fan is very quite the CPU temp is higher than normal.

Should'nt worry about it

 

[2336]

Yeah, but my idle temps are now at 53C. Should I be concerned? What does concern me is the fact that under load, such as playing Doom 3, it hits 63C and continually sets off the overheat alarm. This constantly interrupts the game. I did notice that the factory HSF unit does not sit on the CPU flush or squarely, which may be contributing to these high temps. Are there any aftermarket HSF units that might be suitable as a replacement and be compatible with the AOpen SilentTek software? I'm not too keen on trying to tweak the mounting clip of the factory HSF unit in order to make it sit flat or squarely upon the CPU. ANy recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks folks.

Rick

 

[razor5000]

well having a graphics card does not help, and must increase the temps

try re setting the HFS....

and as you say trying a after market cooler will help, though I dont know if it would work with the SilentTek?

I only use the HFS that came with it so cant really suggest a replacement.

hope this helps

razor