Problem with PCU fan?

[naca]

All of the parts are installed on my computer and I booted up the computer and noticed my CPU is running at 125 F during bios. I just installed my CPU that day. Would my temp go down after letting the thermal compound on the heatsink setup for 25 hours? Or should I get a new fan for my CPU?

I'm using artic silver ceramique compound. Everyone said it's good, but 125 seems high.
What should my target temp be for a non-overclocked 6300 dual core pentiumn processor?
Is the fan/heatsink that comes with the processor anygood? Or should I get a new one?
Also, I had my computer on for like five min. Is that enough time to damage my processor at 125 F? If my processor is damaged how will I know.

Sorry for all of the questions, but I'd rather not have to buy a new CPU.

Thanks again.

[kram 2.0]

First off, keep in mind that Intel's processor architecture is designed so that the chip will throttle down on excessively high temperatures. There should be little to worry with from that point.

The heat sink and fan that comes with the processor on retail purchase of the Core 2 Duo is guarenteed under warranty to work with the processor granted you follow the instructions. You did not need any additional heat sink compound - the Intel fan comes with the necessary thermal pad to transfer heat from the CPU to the heat sink.

How much additional compound did you apply? Has the system noticibly lagged or has it ever crashed since first boot?

kram

[telegramsam]

In CELCIUS, mine runs at about 48° with the stock HSF. 125F = 51° Celcius.
I asked the same question, and so have several others. If you're somewhere below about 55C, you should be good to go. Adding a side case fan cooled mine down a couple of degrees. But you don't need to worry.

There's nothing wrong with the HSF's that come with the Core 2 Duo.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by naca All of the parts are installed on my computer and I booted up the computer and noticed my CPU is running at 125 F during bios. I just installed my CPU that day. Would my temp go down after letting the thermal compound on the heatsink setup for 25 hours?

It'll go down a bit...maybe 2 or 3 degrees C at best. Uh, did you remove the stock thermal pad before you applied the Ceramique? You're not supposed to use both at the same time.

Originally Posted by naca Or should I get a new fan for my CPU?

Why?

Originally Posted by naca I'm using artic silver ceramique compound. Everyone said it's good, but 125 seems high.

125F is only 51C...that's not that bad. Are you sure you installed the LGA775 heatsink correctly? Did you install it with the motherboard already in the case? The LGA775 heatsink can be tricky to install when the motherboard is in the case, it's easier to do when the motherboard is out of the case. Here's a guide.

Originally Posted by naca What should my target temp be for a non-overclocked 6300 dual core pentiumn processor?

Under 60C (140F).

Originally Posted by naca Is the fan/heatsink that comes with the processor anygood?

Of course it is...why would Intel provide a bad heatsink with the processor? The heatsink has been engineered to work properly with that particular CPU.

Originally Posted by naca Or should I get a new one?

That's up to you, but I don't think it's necessary.

Originally Posted by naca Also, I had my computer on for like five min. Is that enough time to damage my processor at 125 F?

No, of course not. 125F isn't that hot and it's too low to cause any damage.

Originally Posted by naca If my processor is damaged how will I know.

Your computer won't start or run.

Intel processors have internal thermal protection that will either cause them to run slower to reduce heat or shut the computer off entirely if they're overheating. If the computer is running nice and stable then there's no problem with overheating.

Cricket

[naca]

I took off the thermal pad. I had to reinstall my CPU and took off the rubber pad the way it was prescribed. I also followed the instructions for the thermal compound on the website. I added the small amount to the heatsink and wiped it off as prescribed. I then added the small string like line to the actual processor case as prescribed. But everywhere I read said my temp was too high. I haven't isntalled windows yet because was just afraid that it was too hot. Thanks for the info.

[newbuilder14]

Mine also idled around 48c according to BIOS with the stock Intel heatsink-fan so you are fine at 51c. Intel's tend to run hotter than AMDs do it seems.

Yes, keep the stock heatsink-fan - it will do the job just fine.