- Aug 5, 2008
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Hey guys.
I have an Intel E8400 not yet overclocked, and a ZeroTherm Nirvana 120mm CPU cooler. When I read reviews, etc, it seems like people are able to get the temperature in the 20-30C area during idle. However, at idle my CPU temp stays at 33C, and has never gone below that. When under an application like UltimateDefrag 2008, it's average temperature for each core goes anywhere from 45-50C. I used Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste.
Does anyone know why my temps can't go below 33C; I'm a little afraid as to how how it will get when I overclock.
Thanks!
I have an Intel E8400 not yet overclocked, and a ZeroTherm Nirvana 120mm CPU cooler. When I read reviews, etc, it seems like people are able to get the temperature in the 20-30C area during idle. However, at idle my CPU temp stays at 33C, and has never gone below that. When under an application like UltimateDefrag 2008, it's average temperature for each core goes anywhere from 45-50C. I used Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste.
Does anyone know why my temps can't go below 33C; I'm a little afraid as to how how it will get when I overclock.
Thanks!