CPU Overheating?

[Kente]

My current cpu temp is 55C while my in case temp is 33C... It seems a little warm inside and I was wondering if these are ok for normal operating conditions. I read that the suggested cpu temp should stay near 42C, that's why I'm asking. I have a front case fan that seems to be blowing air out, a rear case fan that is blowing out, and a power supply that also has a fan to suck the heat out. I'm thinking about adding another fan in order to push in fresh air in hopes of getting a little more circulation, but I'm not sure how big of a difference this makes.

My specs are:
Athlon XP 2000+ (NOT overclocked)
EPoX 8RDA+ Board
Amd-provided heatsink/fan used with arctic silver thermal compound

 

[BigJ]

Is that the stock heatsink? Because if it is, that thing runs HOT. My friends system idles around 48-50 degrees celsius using it, anything that high idling would gimme a heart attack. Try dropping may $10 on a new heatsink if you're that concerned about it (SVC GC68)

 

[Tuff]

Front fan is to bring air IN...Rear fan is to blow air OUT...and yes...the heat sink makes a difference....always remember you cannot cool with WARM air. Get cooler air into the box and you will have a lower temp cpu.


Tuff

 

[OracleMan]

I used the same cpu and no oc. the temp idle at 49C and case 38C. loaded cpu 51C and case 39C. Most of the system heat generate by my G4 Ti4600, Antec True Power 430watts power supply. My case is Palo Alto ATCX with 92mm exhaust fan. no intake fan. dual fan powersupply. Alpha 8045T heatsink with 80mm fan sucking air out. I will probably try to stop using the heatsink fan since my 92mm exhaust fan is directly behind the cpu (sucking air out like the heatsink fan). It may help since heatsink fan circulate hot air inside the case.

I'm planning to buy Palo Alto PA810 with 120mm exhuast fan and 92mm intake.

 

[Kente]

Ok, so does this mean I should definitely try getting a new hs/fan? I understand that it would be noticeably cooler than my stock hs/fan but if my cpu temp idles at 55C is it really that bad?

 

[OracleMan]

That's what I got 55C idle when I was using the stock HSF

 

[Kente]

Ok, thanks dude... I'm just wondering it it's safe to have my cpu at that temp. I don't really want to spend a lot of money in order to get another hs, but I just might if it'll be more stable. Any suggestions for a good lowcost heatsink?

 

[Tuff]

I use a Volcano 9...seems to work just fine

Tuff

 

[MrC4]

I am using an AX-7 HSF with a 2000 rpm Stealth fan and it keeps my 1700+ @1.875 Ghz under 40c.

This setup can be found for under $30.

Good Luck!

 

[Kente]

Hmm, thanks for the input. I'm still not quite sure what I'm going to do. I was browsing the amd site and came across something that made me feel a little better.... under normal operating conditions the cpu is supposed to be anywhere from 60-65C or less, so I think I may be fine.

It just makes me nervous when i post something like this, and BIGJ first replies by stating how he would shlt a brick if his temp was that high

 

[AnarchyInTheUS]

Damn, you people have high temps. Of course, I do have a Thoroughbred, maybe that's why. I am OC and my temp is less than 40 C. Oh well. I would recommend a nice heatsink by coolermaster. They r0x0r.

 

[Drsignguy]

I must agree with AnarchyInTheUS, temps seem a bit high for my taste. There is a lot of things to look at in this type of situation. Computer location, temps inside of room, what type of circulation around computer. Having great circulation using good cfm fans, and a good HS/F aplication will determin what your temps will be like. A god tip is: freash air!


Docs Operations

 

[Wind]

Just reverse the front fan to take in air instead of blowing out as it now do.

Other than tht, 55C on stock w/ a case temp of 33C on this mobo seems OK to me.

If u r not going to O/C...leave the stock fan alone. It is sufficient.

 

[Matt]

The CPU-temp varies a lot depending on the cooling of course but also by which sensor you have. In other words, different motherboards show different temps. As long as your computer is stable and running below 60C I'd say you are fine. If you still aren't sure what to do, change the thread into: CPU overheating on a 8RDA+?

Don't worry too much about the doomsayers. Stock HSF does provide enough cooling as long as you don't want to overclock it.

/Matt

 

[Kente]

Ok, I just tested it late last night.... 46C at bootup. Then after letting it just idle for a few hours and then gaming for a couple of hours the temp shot up to 59C. So far that's as high as I've saw it get. I know that my vid. card puts off a lot of heat too, I have a 9500 pro. I've had no lock-ups or any problems like that.

I have the automatic sensor on my board to alert me if the temp gets to 63C and to shutdown if it happens to reach 70C. I'm not too concerned really if it's not the coolest machine ever, I just don't want to risk damange to my processor if is actually getting to the point where it's a too hot.

 

[Kente]

Ok, I think I finally made a decision here: Thermaltake VOLCANO 6Cu. Heatsink + Dual Ball-Bearing Fan for only 10 bucks from new egg. I don't plan on oc'ing so it should do the job I hope.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Kente
Ok, I think I finally made a decision here: Thermaltake VOLCANO 6Cu. Heatsink + Dual Ball-Bearing Fan for only 10 bucks from new egg. I don't plan on oc'ing so it should do the job I hope.

I'm no fan of the thermalsuck line personally :Q you could grab the Coolmaster HAC-V81 copper based with adjustable fan speed 2500 ~ 4800 RPM for 15$ shipped which is 1$ less than the 6Cu after shipping and have a cooler that will easily handle your CPU@stock speed while being able to run the fan@low RPM to keep it quite as that 6Cu will be stuck@ one speed which is somewhat noisey. If you already ordered it no big deal but my opinion is the coolmaster would be a better value

 

[Matt]

Yep, if you really are worried about your temp and need to change HSF I tend to agree with dapunisher. The coolermaster solution is more quiet, get that one if noise is a factor to be taken into consideration.

/Matt