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scottpearson · 07-29-2002, 02:05 PM

I'm seem to be having similar troubles to you sUsHIboI.

I'm currently running with the computer with one side panel and a room fan blowing in so that temperatures are reduced to a satisfactory level.

As a result of this, idle temperatures can be as low as 20C in the evening, and 25C during the day time. Its when the CPU is put under 100% that a problem occurs. The CPU temp rises to about 61/62C. That's a pretty bad temperature and its also a massive difference between the idle and 100% load which I would like to decrease. These temperatures are also only coming about as a result of having one side of the case off and a room fan blowing in. So the problem for myself is that the Heatsink on the CPU is not dissipating heat at a fast enough rate. Hopefully a new heatsink and some arctic silver will fix that. Will probably need a couple more fans as well so I can at least put the side of the case on.

I would love to know how you (Adam) have such low temperatures when the CPU load is 100%.

Anyway, regarding your setup sUsHIboI it all seems pretty good. Out of curiosity, what are you system/mainboard (whatever you wanna call it) temperatures. That would probably provide a little indication of how warm it is inside the case. Also, is your case proped up against a wall? Ensure that the warm air at the back of the case has somewhere to escape to.

What are you're temperatures when the CPU is under full load? If you see if rising much, I would remove the load immeadiately. Don't wanna burn anything out do we.

I would also suggest what Adam has said. Remove the sides of the case, and see how temperatures change. This would help give an indication as to where the problem may lie.

07-29-2002, 02:05 PM	#11
scottpearson Member (6 bit) Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 54	I'm seem to be having similar troubles to you sUsHIboI. I'm currently running with the computer with one side panel and a room fan blowing in so that temperatures are reduced to a satisfactory level. As a result of this, idle temperatures can be as low as 20C in the evening, and 25C during the day time. Its when the CPU is put under 100% that a problem occurs. The CPU temp rises to about 61/62C. That's a pretty bad temperature and its also a massive difference between the idle and 100% load which I would like to decrease. These temperatures are also only coming about as a result of having one side of the case off and a room fan blowing in. So the problem for myself is that the Heatsink on the CPU is not dissipating heat at a fast enough rate. Hopefully a new heatsink and some arctic silver will fix that. Will probably need a couple more fans as well so I can at least put the side of the case on. I would love to know how you (Adam) have such low temperatures when the CPU load is 100%. Anyway, regarding your setup sUsHIboI it all seems pretty good. Out of curiosity, what are you system/mainboard (whatever you wanna call it) temperatures. That would probably provide a little indication of how warm it is inside the case. Also, is your case proped up against a wall? Ensure that the warm air at the back of the case has somewhere to escape to. What are you're temperatures when the CPU is under full load? If you see if rising much, I would remove the load immeadiately. Don't wanna burn anything out do we. I would also suggest what Adam has said. Remove the sides of the case, and see how temperatures change. This would help give an indication as to where the problem may lie.