I started running my system at around 52-54C and replaced the thermal pad with Arctic Silver on both the hsf and the chipset fan, installed an air conditioner in my room (comfortable temperature setting instead of the warm summer weather), and put two fans in the front of my case to pull air in. There were already two fans in the rear in addition to the power supply fan (and there is a vent on the bottom of the PSU to allow for air to be pulled up like AMD recommends). I have routed the cables in my case the best I could to clear airflow and it is still running at 48-52C. Is it just my hsf unit (its the one that comes with the retail box Athlon)?
Athlon still running hot - What do I do???
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<< buy a Intel >>
riiight... not exactly the answer I think he was looking for.
Anyway, Try a new heatsink... it can make all the world of differance. I reccomend the ThermalRight SK-6, but thats what I have so of course I'm going to support it
... but really its a good sink. There are many reviews of Heatsinks/fans so take a look and make your decision based on your needs (performance v. noise v. cost etc...)Good luck and keep us posted!
Right on with the HSF...I like my GlobalWin WBK38 (loud as hell delta fan and finned heat sink--making it differ from the FOP38). And mod that case!! It's a pain and fun at the same time. Do it with a friend and throw back some beers...call it "drilling night."
Worried about the noise? Get some nice speakers Klipsch ProMedias will drown out any noise coming from your computer.
Worried about the noise? Get some nice speakers Klipsch ProMedias will drown out any noise coming from your computer.
< buy a Intel > Go help someone elsewhere if that is the best you can do. Is it just your reading and comprehension skills?
Wiredmike,
What is exactly the setup? cpu speed? any oc? voltage changes? etc.
Is this an asus mobo? Cause if it is you can pretty much knock off 8c to compare to most other socket a mobos.
I have amazingly gotten great results with my 9.00 dollar hsf w/ 60mm fan at 5400 rpm. at oc'd to 1.2gig (with default voltage) I get 38c idle and 45 under load. I have 3 case fans no ac, but live in rather mild northwest with room temps average 23c. When the temp was 85f the other day in my office (or 29c) my temps went to idle 42 and 48load. I have no ac...
Wiredmike,
What is exactly the setup? cpu speed? any oc? voltage changes? etc.
Is this an asus mobo? Cause if it is you can pretty much knock off 8c to compare to most other socket a mobos.
I have amazingly gotten great results with my 9.00 dollar hsf w/ 60mm fan at 5400 rpm. at oc'd to 1.2gig (with default voltage) I get 38c idle and 45 under load. I have 3 case fans no ac, but live in rather mild northwest with room temps average 23c. When the temp was 85f the other day in my office (or 29c) my temps went to idle 42 and 48load. I have no ac...
The SK6 is the Best out there, but I have the OC/Gladiator on mine the 2nd best performer.
$30.00 versus $100.00 the Gladiator is the best value for the money.
My 1 gig oc/1.430 runs at 1.8v at 42C, 48C under load.
$30.00 versus $100.00 the Gladiator is the best value for the money.
My 1 gig oc/1.430 runs at 1.8v at 42C, 48C under load.
Oh yeah I should probably tell you my specs:
1200MHz AMD Athlon 266MHz FSB
128MB PC133 SDRAM
ASUS A7V133
3dfx Voodoo3 2000 PCI (If I add a newer AGP graphics card it may even get hotter!:frown
Creative SoundBlaster Live! MP3+
Intel Pro/100+ NIC
17.2GB Maxtor 5400RPM Drive
Antec SX1030B SOHO File Server Case
1200MHz AMD Athlon 266MHz FSB
128MB PC133 SDRAM
ASUS A7V133
3dfx Voodoo3 2000 PCI (If I add a newer AGP graphics card it may even get hotter!:frown
Creative SoundBlaster Live! MP3+
Intel Pro/100+ NIC
17.2GB Maxtor 5400RPM Drive
Antec SX1030B SOHO File Server Case
The temps you are getting now are fine for TBirds, which run pretty hot but are rated to run at up to 90-95C. You may want to look into getting a better HSF combo. My favourite is the Alpha PAL6035. I have one and even under full load my 1200@1333 doesn't get above 44C.
Have you tried the register setting using wpcredit?
Take a look at register 52. Most people have a value of
x'6b'. Changing it to x'eb' allows the cpu to cool when it's idling.
I noticed in my Windows ME system that this register switch happens automatically if
I allow or intentionally set the pc to 'standby', then wake it up.
Good luck.
Take a look at register 52. Most people have a value of
x'6b'. Changing it to x'eb' allows the cpu to cool when it's idling.
I noticed in my Windows ME system that this register switch happens automatically if
I allow or intentionally set the pc to 'standby', then wake it up.
Good luck.
If it's stable, then the answer I'd have to suggest to your question "What do I do?" would be "Enjoy your computer." Sometimes I wish we didn't have monitors, catch myself looking at it too often.
Nice rig, with the heat the V3 puts out I doubt an AGP card's going to change stuff much, save your money on a new sink/fan and put it toward your next favorite upgrade!
Nice rig, with the heat the V3 puts out I doubt an AGP card's going to change stuff much, save your money on a new sink/fan and put it toward your next favorite upgrade!
There is a program available on the internet called wpcredit.
It allows you to change the value of settings stored in the motherboard
chipset. Much of this stuff can be controlled from the bios, some it it
can not. If you execute the program, it lists the settings position down
the left hand side, with the current values to the right.
Position 52, as noted in my earlier post, can be tweaked to provide a
setting that allows the processor to cool. In my system, it idled at 43c.
After making this change, it fell to 28c.
As noted, (at least in my windows ME system) if you select shutdown/stand by,
let the machine hibernate, then "wake it up", you will get the same effect.
I was able to verify (using this program) that the hibernate caused this value to change.
Of course, it may not do that for everybody.
Here is one place for more info:
http://www.vr-zone.com/guides/wpcredit/
It allows you to change the value of settings stored in the motherboard
chipset. Much of this stuff can be controlled from the bios, some it it
can not. If you execute the program, it lists the settings position down
the left hand side, with the current values to the right.
Position 52, as noted in my earlier post, can be tweaked to provide a
setting that allows the processor to cool. In my system, it idled at 43c.
After making this change, it fell to 28c.
As noted, (at least in my windows ME system) if you select shutdown/stand by,
let the machine hibernate, then "wake it up", you will get the same effect.
I was able to verify (using this program) that the hibernate caused this value to change.
Of course, it may not do that for everybody.
Here is one place for more info:
http://www.vr-zone.com/guides/wpcredit/
You can try some tools like CPU cool. With it, my TB 1Ghz runs at 38c idle.
You can also upgrade to win2k. The ACPI will do the same thing. But the tempareture will stay the same if you runs at full load.
You can also upgrade to win2k. The ACPI will do the same thing. But the tempareture will stay the same if you runs at full load.
<< The SK6 is the Best out there, but I have the OC/Gladiator on mine the 2nd best performer.
$30.00 versus $100.00 the Gladiator is the best value for the money.
My 1 gig oc/1.430 runs at 1.8v at 42C, 48C under load. >>
Billy, not sure where you buy your HSF from but ummm... i just bought the SK-6 for $35
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