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BobbyD1120 · 07-09-2005, 12:39 PM

Here is the case that I have:
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811105113

I have the stock fans hooked up that came with the case and as I stated prior the stock fan/heatsink for the processor.

What should the temp of the processor be? I have my ASUS probe set to alert me at 60 deg. I was just playing some music with 3 IE windows open and the CPU went up to 63 deg!

Is this something that should alarm me?? And what about new thermal pad/paste? Do you think that I need it? THANKS!!

Well I just did some research on Newegg, reading the reviews about the processor. Several people say that it does run hot. I guess now I need some recommendations on a better heatsink and thermal paste/pad.

As I said before this is my first build and I need all the help that I can get. I did read recommendations on getting Artic Silver 5 but I cant find any retail. Since this is my first build I would prefer retail items as I would hope that it comes with good directions.

Also, could someone point me in a good direction for a better heatsink/fan?

THANKS!!

07-09-2005, 12:39 PM	#3
BobbyD1120 Member (5 bit) Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 31	Here is the case that I have: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811105113 I have the stock fans hooked up that came with the case and as I stated prior the stock fan/heatsink for the processor. What should the temp of the processor be? I have my ASUS probe set to alert me at 60 deg. I was just playing some music with 3 IE windows open and the CPU went up to 63 deg! Is this something that should alarm me?? And what about new thermal pad/paste? Do you think that I need it? THANKS!! Well I just did some research on Newegg, reading the reviews about the processor. Several people say that it does run hot. I guess now I need some recommendations on a better heatsink and thermal paste/pad. As I said before this is my first build and I need all the help that I can get. I did read recommendations on getting Artic Silver 5 but I cant find any retail. Since this is my first build I would prefer retail items as I would hope that it comes with good directions. Also, could someone point me in a good direction for a better heatsink/fan? THANKS!! Last edited by BobbyD1120; 07-09-2005 at 01:24 PM. Reason: Added info!