Do i have a cooling problem

[ding5550123]

I am running a system w/ 2 intake fans in the front, a side fan, and a back fan. I have a p4 HT with the stock Intel cooler. It idles at 50 C and under load at around 60 C. the ambiant tempurature is around 45C (i think.)

My case feels warm around the motherboard tray, and the PSU

Should I have more cooling?

 

[dampeal]

ambient temp is 45C ?!?! where are you, the equator?

45C is 113F

60C is actually ok for a P4 with stock cooler... to high for me, but it's within specs..

 

[WoodButcher]

I'd def get a better heatsink and keep that puppy clean inside. Depending on your house {mine is always dusty} at least every month blow it out with compessed air. I use a compressor but you can buy aerosol cans at staples or office max. Rear and top fans blow out, right?

 

[ding5550123]

Originally posted by: dampeal
ambient temp is 45C ?!?! where are you, the equator?

45C is 113F

60C is actually ok for a P4 with stock cooler... to high for me, but it's within specs..

I was guessing ( i averaged the motherboard zone 1 and zone 2 temps)
It does sit close to my heater vent...

 

[Noubourne]

Haha move it away from the heater!!!

Even so, 60C ain't that bad for a PrescHott.

 

[andy04]

My 945 runs at 55 idle and gets close to 70 under load even with Ninja. I am using some elcheapo compound and have bought Arctic Silver... but didnt get time to use it yet...

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: ding5550123

Originally posted by: dampeal
ambient temp is 45C ?!?! where are you, the equator?

45C is 113F

60C is actually ok for a P4 with stock cooler... to high for me, but it's within specs..

I was guessing ( i averaged the motherboard zone 1 and zone 2 temps)
It does sit close to my heater vent...

ROFLROFLROFL.... Try moving the computer to somewhere cooler. That usually helps

Consult the cable management sticky and rework your cables so its nice and clean inside. <--- cheapest and often most effiective method at lowering temps.

If worse comes to worse, and you dont mind nose, pull that side pannel off, and run her without it.