what type of heatsink are you using? stock amd, or aftermarket? maybe its just getting worked in, and getting hotter? my amd 3200+ venice s939 idled at like 23, then about 6 months later, it idled at like 38c. now I got my new system, AM2 x2 3600+ windsor w/Scythe Ninja (with the fan) it idles at like 22c, and loads at like 35C. currently its 27C (just firefox, and notepad, got notepad open for keeping a log on cigarette, my newly acquired pet black widow {just fed her a june bug})