AMD64 2800 temps

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Good day all!

I just recently built a new PC. Wanted something small that didnt take up alot of room so i chose an Antec Aria case. I know this case is very tight and doesnt have much airflow, but i am getting some super high temps on my processor that scares me.

Temps range from 55c at idle to 65c under load. Ive added a Zalman 7000cu heatsink and fan, but really didnt help much at all. I have removed a side door to allow more air in and out of the case but that didnt help much either. Im worried that these temps are going to damage the processor soon. Are these temps too high? Or do the AMD64 processors run this hot normally?

Im using Lavalys Everest to get my temps, so not sure if this program is 100% correct on temps. Im not overclocked any, normal bios settings. And I did use atric silver thermal paste also. Any help would be much appreciated. Below are my hardware choices if that helps. TIA!


AMD64 2800 socket 754
Zalman CPNS7000-CU heatsink and fan
Gigabyte K8VM800m motherboard
Apollo GeForce 6800le
2 Corsair XMS 512 mem
Antec Aria case

 

[HardWarrior]

Skt 754's run appreciably hotter than the 939's. The only way you can get cooler temps is to go with something extreme in terms of HSF's. As long as you aren't having any failures you're fine.

 

[stackingreasyBBs]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Skt 754's run appreciably hotter than the 939's. The only way you can get cooler temps is to go with something extreme in terms of HSF's. As long as you aren't having any failures you're fine.

That's true (isn't it the 130nm process, and not necessarily the socket type?), but those temps seem a bit excessive, don't they? Motherboard sensors are notorious liars, so part of the problem may lie there. Are you sure both heatsinks have been seated correctly and are making good contact, and with the right amount of AS? Does the heatsink feel warm at all? Just throwing stuff out there.

 

[beeanner]

I did check the heatsink to make sure it was seated ok. All checked out fine, and i coated the processor decently with AS. The heatsink does feel warmer then air temp to the touch, but I would think it should feel hotter then that.

Im just worried if I continue to run the processor at this temp its eventually going to hit thermal melt down. But being new to the AMD 64 chip, I really have no clue on how hot is too hot.

Thanks for the help!

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: stackingreasyBBs

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Skt 754's run appreciably hotter than the 939's. The only way you can get cooler temps is to go with something extreme in terms of HSF's. As long as you aren't having any failures you're fine.

That's true (isn't it the 130nm process, and not necessarily the socket type?), but those temps seem a bit excessive, don't they? Motherboard sensors are notorious liars, so part of the problem may lie there. Are you sure both heatsinks have been seated correctly and are making good contact, and with the right amount of AS? Does the heatsink feel warm at all? Just throwing stuff out there.

It depends on a few things. TBH, Zalman HSF's aren't known for hard performance as much as quiet operation. These temps aren't beyond the realm of possibility, and the OP didn't point to any failures. I'm sure that mounting something more muscular would markedly improve his numbers. I read something that indicated that 754's ran hotter than 939's because 939's have more power inputs to the core. More of these, less heat.

I'll see if I can find something definitive on skt 754 temps.

 

[HardWarrior]

Are you using AS5, B?

 

[beeanner]

Yep AS5.

What would recomend for a HSF better then the Zalman? I only have about 65mm of height to play with before the HSF hits the PSU. Noise really isnt a main concern, thats what the volume control is for

 

[HardWarrior]

If you applied AS5 recently you should give it a month or so of normal on-off cycles to cure. I saw a 6c decrease in temps over about 5 weeks. This should help a little. As for a good HSF, the Thermalright XP-120 reviews well. It allows you to mount a variety of fan sizes so you can tailor the performance-to-noise ratio easily. A Panaflo 120x38 would be a decent choice if you have he room. Just don't get the 92x38 Tornado. One of those pushed me into water it was so loud.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Wow.. Those are pretty high temps. They scare me.

 

[stackingreasyBBs]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: stackingreasyBBs

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Skt 754's run appreciably hotter than the 939's. The only way you can get cooler temps is to go with something extreme in terms of HSF's. As long as you aren't having any failures you're fine.

That's true (isn't it the 130nm process, and not necessarily the socket type?), but those temps seem a bit excessive, don't they? Motherboard sensors are notorious liars, so part of the problem may lie there. Are you sure both heatsinks have been seated correctly and are making good contact, and with the right amount of AS? Does the heatsink feel warm at all? Just throwing stuff out there.

It depends on a few things. TBH, Zalman HSF's aren't known for hard performance as much as quiet operation. These temps aren't beyond the realm of possibility, and the OP didn't point to any failures. I'm sure that mounting something more muscular would markedly improve his numbers. I read something that indicated that 754's ran hotter than 939's because 939's have more power inputs to the core. More of these, less heat.

I'll see if I can find something definitive on skt 754 temps.

Ah, I gotcha. That would make sense. And true on the Zalmans, though I would still expect lower temps.

 

[beeanner]

Did some checking and the Thermalright XP-120 wont fit in the Aria case, damn PSU is in the way. I could do some modding and possibly get a 70mm height clearance to fit a HSF. Any other brands that would vastly improve cooling?

 

[slash196]

My 3200+ doesn't get to your idle under heavy load.

 

[HardWarrior]

Check the dimensions on this.

 

[beeanner]

Now that will do! Now to find a fan!


Thanks for all the help and recomendations Hardwarrior! Its very much appreciated

 

[HardWarrior]

My pleasure. :thumbsup:

 

[InlineFive]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Check the dimensions on this.

I would recommend an XP-90 instead of that device. Cools just as well and is much lighter.