CPU Temp

[magouster]

Hi,

My CPU runs at about 40C when idle, going up to 50C at full load. I know CPUs heat up when u OC them, but it used to run at 30C idle just after I installed my HS (which is supposed to be able to cool a Athlon XP 3400+ according to Thermaltake). Is it not supposed to keep the CPU cooler than it is at the moment, since the CPU is only running at "Athlon XP 3000+" speeds? I mean, what would the temp be if it was running at 3400+ ?

I'm sorry if I'm being stupid!

Cheers

 

[Juice Daddy]

the temp would probably be only 2 or 3 degrees higher... the speed doesn't make them heat up to much..., probably depends on the cooling and voltage... my 2400+ is running at 3200+ on a HS designed for a 2500+ and it's only about 42C load...

as for the "used to run at 30C" check if it is dirty...

 

[magouster]

Thanks, I'll check the HS. By the way, how did u get ur CPU to run at that speed? I have the 2800+, but it wont run stable at 3200+.

Logic tells me that my CPU should OC easier to 3200+ than urs! Or am I missing something?

Whats ur BIOS setting? For RAM and all the other stuff?

Thanks again!

 

[Juice Daddy]

I'm not sure... the only processors I have ever overclocked was my 200Mhz pentium to 233, and the processor I have now... I usually have it at 15x145, but sometimes set it higher to get a better 3d mark score..., when I have it at 15x147 It tends to become unstable if I try to play some of my higher end games, such as NFSMW...

 

[martieeee]

make sure all ur pci slots are covered this can cause bad air circulation not sure how much of an increase in temp tho probly not much