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
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