hot cpu

[thetman]

I have a Barton 2500+ running at stock speeds with an slk-800, arctic silver 5 (applied correctly) and a 22 cfm fan on top. My case temps are around 27-28 but my cpu tems are around 50-52 idle and up to 60 load. I've heard people saying that temps like these aren't the end of the world, but I would like them a little cooler. My +3.3 rail on my psu is running at 2.6 (talking to antec about rma) could that have anything to do with the problem? any other suggestions?

 

[charloscarlies]

What motherboard are you running? What are you using to check your temps? Are you 100% sure you have the heatsink seated correctly? I know that seems like a stupid question, but you'd be surprised at how many people can't get it mounted flush.

Another though...22 cfm is not a whole lot of air. Might want to think about a beefier fan if you don't mind a little more noise.

 

[thetman]

yeah I want to get a panaflo 92mm L1A but I'm not sure it'll fit on an slk-800. Im running an Epox 8rda3+ mobo and motherboard monitor to check my temps. The heatsink is seated correctly, im sure of it.

 

[jagec]

yeah, I'd blame the fan. your run-of-the-mill 80mm fan should do 32 at least....22 is kind of low.

 

[mechBgon]

Check your PSU voltages with a voltmeter. Monitoring software is not necessarily accurate. I also have some tips for Thermalright owners in particular, if your Thermalright is the clip-down type instead of bolt-down... go here for the general SocketA guide I made, and by the third picture there's a link to the Thermalright-specific photos & tips.