Originally posted by: PSUPef2k
I have similar temps, but my room is hot as hell. Currently right now with my Opty 170 OC'd to 2.5ghz my mobo is at 42C, and my processor is at 40C. In the winter months it runs much cooler, but still not as cool as it should I don't think. However, I also have boot problems anytime from turning it on from an off state after it sits for a while, I get a memory post error. I'm still trying to figure out if I got a dud mobo, PSU, or memory. I pretty much eliminated memory, because the same thing happened with my old kingston hyper X PC 3200.
Down to mobo and PSU (doubt it is the procesor?)
Anyway, thread coming soon about this. I also CANNOT BELIEVE they have not release a new BIOS yet. For the love of god. So much for "asus quality"
If I remount the CPU and continue to have issues, I guess I'll warranty this thing. Last mobo I bought had huge power management and overheating issues...but that was an ABIT. Hopefully I didn't get screwed on this board as well.
Hey PSUPef2k, I just edited my OP to reflect my room ambient (usually 75-80F+) without the air conditioning on/windows open at night.
The UPS truck brought me a some new toys today - a Plus II Side Panel, a 120mm Fan & Bracket Assembly, a CPU Duct Kit, and two Mesh Bay Covers for my V1000. I installed the fan, side panel, and the covers - I have to say my PC looks pretty sweet!
I wanted the Plus II exhaust fan (and side panel) setup because warm air tends to pocket at the top of the standard (original) V1000 case without modifications. The side exhausting 120mm fan seems to flow pretty well - I can fel a fair amount of air blowing out. I also think that the mesh bay covers allow more air to be drawn-in by the rear exhaust fan, also good.
I may not even install the CPU duct (and reverse the rear 120mm fan to draw air in), since my CPU has always run pretty cool as it is. The 120mm rear exhaust system of the regular V1000 seems to work well - I can fell warm air being blown-out of the rear exhaust during gaming sessions, so I think I'll leave well enough alone.
My PC seems to like the Plus II conversion. There seems to be a sweet spot in the ambient temp in my office. Between 65.0-70.3F (18.3-21.3C) I get 32C on the CPU and 29C on the mobo. And in the morning (75F) before it really warms up (85+F) I'm getting 37C and 34C respectively. It was 92F today (6/26).
As far as the cold boot problem goes I get it too. In my case it seems to stem from an incompatibility between my SCSI card and the mobo. If I remove the SCSI card my mobo POSTs everytime. Install the SCSI card in any of the three (3) PCI slots and I get the no POST problem. Like you, I have to attempt many boot-ups before my system will post. I also think that maybe the SCSI and X-Fi are vying for the same resources - I even tried manually assigning the IRQs' but I had no luck.
Once my system boots it is very stable, except for an occasional freeze in BF2. I don't know WTF the problem there is - videocard drivers, X-Fi drivers (new drivers long overdue) the X-Fi itself, the X-Fi, SCSI, and X1900XTX competing for bandwidth? Bugs in BF2? I don't know but it pisses me off when it does freeze in BF2.
I am also waiting for a new mobo BIOS. I check the ASUS web site everyday. Same for the X-Fi drivers. Good luck and please keep me posted about your cold boot issue by PM.
EDIT 6/28/2006: It was really hot this afternoon - mid 90s. It is almost 6:00 pm and still 91F outside. My AC was off all day, and when I walked in my house the wall thermostat registered 93F. It is currently 88.5F/31.3C on the floor where my PC sits. After idling all day in this heat, my CPU is at 41C with the mobo at 39C. Before the Plus II Side Panel and (side-exhausting) Fan my mobo idled at 43C with an ambient of 72F. So, 16F hotter ambient and I got a 5C mobo temp drop. I am now officially pleased with the Plus II conversion. Now I just need to insulate my attic when I get a chance...
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