ATTN All PRESCOTT Owners

[Beast]

Speed (Ghz): 3.4
Socket: 775
Idle Temp(C): 31C
Max Temp(C): 45C
Mobo Idle Temp(C): 38C
Mobo Max Temp(C): 45C
Cooling Solution: Stock HSF w/ thermal pad removed and AS5 applied
Case: CrazyPC Chrome Vampire
No of Case Fans: Top Exhaust 80mm(A2016*72.5 peak CFM*) Windowed Side-Panel 80mm(A2016*72.5 peak CFM*) 1 120mm Front Intake(A2018*93 peak CFM) 1 120mm Rear Exhaust (A2018*93 peak CFM*)
Mobo: Asus P5GD2 Deluxe
Monitoring Software: Asus Probe 2.23.06
Notes: Additional Specs:3.4GHZ LGA775, Corsair XMS2 PC5400 1GB RAM, BFG 6600 GT OC (587/1180), Hardcano 13 Fan Controller, 8X DVD-Burner, 52X CD-RW, Vantec Vortex HD Cooler, Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6B200S0 200GB SATA 7200RPM HD w/16MB Buffer,Ultra X-Connect Green UV Modular PSU, PCI Exhaust Fan(32 CFM), Samsung 712N 12ms Response LCD Flat-Panel, Logitech MX700 Duo, Logitech Z-5300e THX Certified Speakers

 

[Paratus]

Originally posted by: Beast
Speed (Ghz): 3.4
Socket: 775
Idle Temp(C): 31C
Max Temp(C): 45C
Mobo Idle Temp(C): 38C
Mobo Max Temp(C): 45C
Cooling Solution: Stock HSF w/ thermal pad removed and AS5 applied
Case: CrazyPC Chrome Vampire
No of Case Fans: Top Exhaust 80mm(A2016*72.5 peak CFM*) Windowed Side-Panel 80mm(A2016*72.5 peak CFM*) 1 120mm Front Intake(A2018*93 peak CFM) 1 120mm Rear Exhaust (A2018*93 peak CFM*)
Mobo: Asus P5GD2 Deluxe
Monitoring Software: Asus Probe 2.23.06
Notes: Additional Specs:3.4GHZ LGA775, Corsair XMS2 PC5400 1GB RAM, BFG 6600 GT OC (587/1180), Hardcano 13 Fan Controller, 8X DVD-Burner, 52X CD-RW, Vantec Vortex HD Cooler, Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6B200S0 200GB SATA 7200RPM HD w/16MB Buffer,Ultra X-Connect Green UV Modular PSU, PCI Exhaust Fan(32 CFM), Samsung 712N 12ms Response LCD Flat-Panel, Logitech MX700 Duo, Logitech Z-5300e THX Certified Speakers

Your idle temp are lower than your case temps. Probably want to check asus for an update to your bios monitoring software.

 

[ImDonly1]

P4 2.8E Socket 478
Idle: 50-52 C (Goes up from 46 to 50-52 at boot)
Load: 60 C (playing a game)
Mobo Idle: 27-28
Mobo Max: 39 When playing a game
Cooling: Zalman 7000B AlCu (idles at 2100 rpm and at load is at 2600 rpm I dont use Fanmate I use the Q Fan with my motherboard
Vantec 80 mm Stealth Fan in back and some 80 mm fan I found in front
Motherboard: Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
Monitoring Software: Asus PC Probe and AI Booster

I could use some help cooling it down... since some of you are getting 42 C idle...

Pic
Side of case open when pic taken...

Case closed and the temps are 52 for CPU and 37-39 for mobo with Azureus (BitTorrent running). Hardly any CPU usage 0%-5%.

 

[cockeyed]

P4-3.0E Socket 478 - E0 stepping
Idle: 39c
Load: 49c
Mobo idle: 38c Asus P4P800
Cooling: Zalman AlCu 7000B with AS5 paste
Case fans: 2 - 80mm Vantec Stealth 1-intake, 1-exhaust
PS fan: Sparkle 350w with Temp controlled quiet 120mm fan

 

[cockeyed]

Originally posted by: ImDonly1
P4 2.8E Socket 478
Idle: 50-52 C (Goes up from 46 to 50-52 at boot)
Load: 60 C (playing a game)
Mobo Idle: 27-28
Mobo Max: 39 When playing a game
Cooling: Zalman 7000B AlCu (idles at 2100 rpm and at load is at 2600 rpm I dont use Fanmate I use the Q Fan with my motherboard
Vantec 80 mm Stealth Fan in back and some 80 mm fan I found in front
Motherboard: Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
Monitoring Software: Asus PC Probe and AI Booster

I could use some help cooling it down... since some of you are getting 42 C idle...

Pic
Side of case open when pic taken...

Case closed and the temps are 52 for CPU and 37-39 for mobo with Azureus (BitTorrent running). Hardly any CPU usage 0%-5%.

I was having a high idle temp problem with HT enabled and it was solved by doing a "R" reinstall of WinXP and then SP2. I reset the BIOS to Setup Defaults before doing the reinstall. You might turn off HT in the BIOS and check the idle temp. If it goes down, do the "R" reinstall.

 

[ImDonly1]

Turned off HT in BIOS temps still the same. 54-55 C Idle and Motherboard 41 C after being on for a few hours, 2-4 hours.

If a power supply was getting hot, could it cause these temperatures or would it have to be like really hot?

 

[G Q]

Originally posted by: ImDonly1
P4 2.8E Socket 478
Idle: 50-52 C (Goes up from 46 to 50-52 at boot)
Load: 60 C (playing a game)
Mobo Idle: 27-28
Mobo Max: 39 When playing a game
Cooling: Zalman 7000B AlCu (idles at 2100 rpm and at load is at 2600 rpm I dont use Fanmate I use the Q Fan with my motherboard
Vantec 80 mm Stealth Fan in back and some 80 mm fan I found in front
Motherboard: Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
Monitoring Software: Asus PC Probe and AI Booster

I could use some help cooling it down... since some of you are getting 42 C idle...

Pic
Side of case open when pic taken...

Case closed and the temps are 52 for CPU and 37-39 for mobo with Azureus (BitTorrent running). Hardly any CPU usage 0%-5%.

Hey,
These should help cool it down:
1.Clean the inside case/motherboard/grill fans for any dust.
2.Clean the fans if it's dusty.
3.Reorganize your cable wirings
4.Disable the Q Fan (in BIOS) to enable higher speedfan(If you don't mind the extra RPMs)
5.Make sure the voltages Asus AI Boosters' on the BIOS are set up correctly, by setting them to Auto (or reset the BIOS to its default settings)
6.Clean the HSF (isopropyl alcohol/linen cloth) and reapply with a different thermal paste/use thinner layer
7.Add an additional fan, pci exhaust, etc. towards your outtake flow (or leave a front bay open if you can/don't have any)
8.Turn off your computer first and reassure that the cables are properly fitted by unplugging and replugging the cables from the motherboard.

 

[Amaroque]

If you really want to get rid of the high temps...

Instead of working around the problem, and trying to patch the problem, fix the problem at the source. Get rid of the Prescott!

My overclocked, overvolted Winchester @ 100% CPU load (Prime95), is cooler then the average idle Prescott temperatures.

 

[stevty2889]

1.6 mobile northwood @2.4ghz 30c idle, 38c max load some thermaltake heatsink, on an Aopen 845chipset board

2.8 prescott @3.5ghz thermalright SP-94 50c idle 63c full load Asus P4P800

3.2ES prescott @3.6ghz , thermalright jungle 512 idle 35c, max load 63c Gigabyte 8IP775-G

3.4 prescott @ 3.2 thermalright XP-120 98.3cfm fan 52c idle, 70-73c load Abit AS8 thermal throttling galore..
now using water cooling..thermaltake bigwater 12cm, 35c idle 48c full load @3.91ghz

 

[ImDonly1]

When you say apply a thin layer of thermal paste... how much is thin?

 

[Markfw]

Originally posted by: Amaroque
If you really want to get rid of the high temps...

Instead of working around the problem, and trying to patch the problem, fix the problem at the source. Get rid of the Prescott!

My overclocked, overvolted Winchester @ 100% CPU load (Prime95), is cooler then the average idle Prescott temperatures.

Yes.....When will they learn...

 

[G Q]

Originally posted by: ImDonly1
When you say apply a thin layer of thermal paste... how much is thin?

Apply the paste no thicker than 'a sheet of paper'. Use the smooth end of a pocket knife or a Credit Card to help you out. Check HERE for further instructions/clarifications on specific pastes.

Good Luck!

 

[Paratus]

Originally posted by: Markfw900

Originally posted by: Amaroque
If you really want to get rid of the high temps...

Instead of working around the problem, and trying to patch the problem, fix the problem at the source. Get rid of the Prescott!

My overclocked, overvolted Winchester @ 100% CPU load (Prime95), is cooler then the average idle Prescott temperatures.

Yes.....When will they learn...

<waves broom>All you AMD people shoo shoo <\waves broom>

This thread is to help people who like hyperthreading and space heaters.
No need to turn up the heat by trying to start a flame war. It's hot enough already

 

[Paratus]

BTW good advice G Q

 

[G Q]

Originally posted by: Paratus

This thread is to help people who like hyperthreading and space heaters.
No need to turn up the heat by trying to start a flame war. It's hot enough already

LOL...At least everyone can agree on your last statement ^^.

Originally posted by: Paratus
BTW good advice G Q

Thanks! (Everyone, agree with that one, too^^)

 

[Amaroque]

Originally posted by: Paratus
<.waves broom>All you AMD people shoo shoo <\waves broom>

This thread is to help people who like hyperthreading and space heaters.
No need to turn up the heat by trying to start a flame war. It's hot enough already

I'm not an AMD person per se. If Intel currently had a better performing CPU (that wasn't an inferno), I would buy Intel. Same thing goes with nVidia Vs ATi. I am not, and never will be a fan boy of any company.

Hyperthreading is Excessive heat is very

I wasn't trying to start a flame war. My point is that it would be much easier, and a lot less work to just get a different board, and CPU.

Intel has a bad design at the moment, so just avoid the hassle. You don't have to stay with a bad CPU design. I'm sure Intel will have a better performing, and cooler CPU in the future, so just get something else in the mean time.

Heck, if you're stuck on Intel, get a desktop Dothan board and CPU. Dothan performance is very good, and makes even an A64 seem "hot" by comparison.

My point is that there are lots of options besides just accepting (and trying to work around) a bad CPU design.

 

[ImDonly1]

Originally posted by: Amaroque
I wasn't trying to start a flame war. My point is that it would be much easier, and a lot less work to just get a different board, and CPU.

Well if you are rich and have money to use on buying a new board/CPU then sure. But I dont. :roll:

 

[Amaroque]

Originally posted by: ImDonly1

Originally posted by: Amaroque
I wasn't trying to start a flame war. My point is that it would be much easier, and a lot less work to just get a different board, and CPU.

Well if you are rich and have money to use on buying a new board/CPU then sure. But I dont. :roll:

If you bought wisely in the first place, you would have saved money, time, have a much cooler system,and been less frustrated in the long run

The thing is that people don't do their research before they buy. It's Intel, so it must be good. When will people learn? :roll:

 

[ImDonly1]

I don't know about the saving money part... how much did u pay for you CPU/board? I didn't wanna buy the 64-bit windows.

 

[Amaroque]

I'm not sure how much it was (about $400 I think). I bought a bunch of stuff at once. I bought high end equipment though.

Also, you don't need 64bit Windows to use an A64. In fact, most people will probably never use Win 64 with their current A64 (it's just another available feature/option).

By any account the A64 is a better price/ performance choice then a P4.

But I'm not trying to sound like an AMD only person. I would definitely buy a Intel Dothan system. In fact, that might be my next purchase, for a different computer. A desktop Dothan system wasn't an option when I was upgrading.

 

[Paratus]

Amaroque I understand what your saying but what your saying gets said in EVERY Intel thread. Most folks know this already. I really want to keep this thread on topic to help out those who built Intel based systems. There are reasons to buy Inte,l not everyone games. In my case I put my system together when AMD was transistioning to skt 939 and there weren't that many decent AMD mobos around. Hope you understand

 

[Amaroque]

I was just trying to throw out some other options. Two of which are from Intel.

I'm not a big gamer myself, nor was I planning to use Win64 with this CPU. An A64, Northwood, and Dothan are all much better options IMO.

Anyway, sorry for hijacking your thread. Try to stay

 

[luniz978]

Speed (Ghz): 3.6
Socket: 775
Idle Temp(C): 55
Max Temp(C): 78(while playing americas army)
Mobo Idle Temp(C):
Mobo Max Temp(C):
Cooling Solution: zalman 7000 or whatever that high end oen is
Case: slk3000 from thermaltake
No of Case Fans: 3
Mobo: asus p5ad2-e
Monitoring Software: asus probe
Notes: i have no clue why my temp gets so hot...i can only overclock 10% cuz its gets so hot...its terrible...i have no clue what to do at this point...any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[zanexiv]

Wow, those temps are pretty bad. The only two reasons I could think of are that either you have horrible airflow in your case from either a blockage, or maybe the fan configuration. How many do you have as intake/exhaust?

The other thing you should definitely try is reapplying the heatsink with some good thermal compound. You could be having some bad contact with the processor, and it needs to be re-seated.

That is what I would try first. If that doesn't lower it by at least 10 degrees, then I don't know what else to tell you.

 

[Paratus]

Originally posted by: Amaroque
I was just trying to throw out some other options. Two of which are from Intel.

I'm not a big gamer myself, nor was I planning to use Win64 with this CPU. An A64, Northwood, and Dothan are all much better options IMO.

Anyway, sorry for hijacking your thread. Try to stay

No problem

Hope I didn't seem to harsh there.

For the light use my machine gets it actually does stay fairly