cpu running hot

[idenyit]

just built this comp, and though i haven't put in everything i need (few more case fans, some as3, rounded cables etc etc), i still get really scared with the temps my bios is showing me. looks like 47c on minimal load, haven't checked full load yet. anybody know why this is happening? or maybe any quick fixes ?
btw im running on neo2-fis2r w/ 2.4cghz

 

[beatle]

Which hsf? 47C isn't really that hot. What temperature is your room?

 

[idenyit]

stock hsf, and i live in southern california so the weather isnt too hot feels like about 80 degrees farenheit? not sure, haven't had a thermometer for a while =)

 

[HowDoesItWork]

I recently built a P4 2.4C system as well. I have a antec case with two 120mm fans, the case temp is low, but the CPU is running around 60C under full load. I have had AMD systems until recently, and this still seems darn hot to me. (Granted this is with a retail HS/FAN, which I wouldn't have even though to use with an AMD chip).

What kind of improved heat sink fan do your guys recommend for a P4 2.4C? I probably won't OC.

 

[idenyit]

yeah basically i get 47-48 idle/minimal load and it can jump all the way to about 56+

 

[bjc112]

For a P4 that is perfectly safe, but by Anandtech and my standards a bit high....

I think 72 or 76 C is the limit...

Did you remove the black thermal pad and the metal "foil" piece?

That can increase CPU temps by a long shot..

I built a 2.4b@3ghz Retail HSF 50C loaded.

 

[idenyit]

nah i didnt remove anything from the heatsink, the thermal pad still there, you think there are any other solutions other than new hsf?

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: idenyit
nah i didnt remove anything from the heatsink, the thermal pad still there, you think there are any other solutions other than new hsf?

Ya, remove that HSF and take that damn thermal pad and foil thats burried under there off...

YOu don't want to use ASIII and thermal pad...

 

[HowDoesItWork]

I just used the thermal pad, not AS3 with it. You are saying I should remove the entire pad and just use AS3?

 

[pspada]

Oh yea. You'll acheive much better heat transfer that way.

 

[FluxCap]

The pad that comes with it is perfectly fine but if you want to overclock, take it off and use AS3 with a copper heatsink.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: HowDoesItWork
I just used the thermal pad, not AS3 with it. You are saying I should remove the entire pad and just use AS3?

Yep, that ASIII withcould contact to that HSF should be half decent for overclocking...

Intel packs a nice Retail HSF.