cpu temp at startup...

[slick2004]

Im running a 2700 xp cpu, i have a vantec fan, when i start my pc and check health status in the bios my cpu temp is 41c, and system temp is 24c, is it me or is that a bit hot for a startup temp for my cpu?

 

[drum]

where is it at after it has been running a while? at idle

 

[slick2004]

around 53 54

 

[drum]

Originally posted by: slick2004
around 53 54

that is definately warm for idling. mine runs about 43 idle and i think that is high. Has this increase been recent or has it always ran this warm?

 

[slick2004]

it was at 60 with crappy paste, i put some arctic 5 on it and it went down a little, should i replace the heatsink?

 

[monster64]

Sounds like you should dust out the heatsink.

 

[Slugbait]

I've got a Gallatin that was running 54C idle with the stock HSF and paste. Got a Zalman 7000 with better paste, and idle immediately reduced to 30C, 42C under a full load. You might get better results if cleaning out the heatsink, but doubtful.

Arctic 5 should have helped more, so my guess is that there's no air flow in your case. Bunch up your IDE cables and tie them out of the way (or replace with rounded), and be smart about organizing the other cables. Keeping the airflow unobstructed to the CPU is important.

Make sure you have decent air intake, and that the vents aren't blocked by furniture or whatever. If underneath a cluttered desk with little room in the back, consider an intake fan for the front bezel.

Also consider the PSU and its location: it should be helping you to exhaust hot air in the case. Preferably, a dual-fan that sits above the CPU is best, but if it's a single-fan that sits beside the CPU, consider an exhaust fan at the top of the case.

 

[xXgambitXx]

i agree w/ everyone else about it being really high

it might be a pain but i suggest throwing the stock heatsink back on it and comparing the 2 temperatures. that would isolate the problem to a proces/mobo/probe problem or a heatsink/fan problem. -ALAN