Is 68 C proc temp and 38 C mobo temp OK?

[CaptainKahuna]

See title. I'm using these in a server that's on 24/7. When I clock the processor back to 1.25ghz (instead of 1.67ghz), the temp hovers around 59C and 35C on the mainboard. The only fans in the system are the processor fan and PS fan, as I'm trying to keep noise at a minimum. Would it be better to take the 400mhz speed hit to save 10 degrees? Or am I OK where I am now?

 

[SgtZulu]

Unplug the fan it'll be even quieter

 

[JeremiahTheGreat]

Yikes.. 68degrees... on a server???

Either downclock or new heatsink definitely.

 

[Shoobie]

That's way too high. A heatsink/fan upgrade is in order.

 

[Nebor]

Wasn't that generation of AMD processors known for high temps? As long as it's stable, don't worry about it.

 

[agnitrate]

Originally posted by: Nebor
Wasn't that generation of AMD processors known for high temps? As long as it's stable, don't worry about it.

They were known for being high at around 40-50C and more towards 50ish under load. Anything above 55C and I would definitely be concerned.

-silver

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: CaptainKahuna
See title. I'm using these in a server that's on 24/7. When I clock the processor back to 1.25ghz (instead of 1.67ghz), the temp hovers around 59C and 35C on the mainboard. The only fans in the system are the processor fan and PS fan, as I'm trying to keep noise at a minimum. Would it be better to take the 400mhz speed hit to save 10 degrees? Or am I OK where I am now?

Do confirm that your heatsink is oriented in the correct direction, like this (third photo particularly). If you didn't use a brand-new thermal patch, be aware that they're really intended for only one use, and after that you'd want to use high-quality thermal grease.

Also, an auxiliary exhaust fan is a good idea, even a very mellow one, to keep the air moving past the CPU's heatsink fan so it doesn't recirculate a lot of its own hot exhaust. If you need a quiet one, try this Enermax thermally-regulated one next time you're ordering from somewhere that carries them. They're very quiet at moderate temperatures but will ramp up in speed if their probe is getting hot. One thing to be aware of is that their RPM signal is funky and can cause some mobos (my A7N8X Deluxe, for example) to not POST because they get 😕.

Hope that helps 🙂

 

[imported_Phil]

The Palamino cores, especially the 2000+, do run very hot. 68C is too hot, however my girlfriend's pre-built PC hits 70-80C in the warmer months. I'm not worried about it, as it's covered for five years, so if it goes pop, it goes pop. Two days later, it'll be running again. <shrug>

I still can't figure out why it's so hot- I've tried 100% copper heatsinks on the thing and the temperature only drops 5C. I've had it in the labs at work, with the board on the bench and a fan blowing on it, only 10C drop. Meh.

But still, I'd look at replacing that heatsink or getting better case ventilation if I were you.

 

[beatle]

Take some compressed air and go to work on the insides. I'd be willing to bet there's a fair amount of dust inside.

 

[CaptainKahuna]

Originally posted by: Shoobie
That's way too high. A heatsink/fan upgrade is in order.

I'm using the HSF that came with my processor, and yes, it is on there right, and with a new thermal pad (the one that came with it).

A partial problem is probably the mess of four separate IDE ribbons in the case, without any ties at all (yes, its a freakin mess). So I'll tidy those up and see how that changes things.

 

[CaptainKahuna]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
Do confirm that your heatsink is oriented in the correct direction, like this (third photo particularly). If you didn't use a brand-new thermal patch, be aware that they're really intended for only one use, and after that you'd want to use high-quality thermal grease.

Yeah, I put it on there correctly, and with a new thermal patch (the one that came with my proc/HSF).

Originally posted by: mechBgon
Also, an auxiliary exhaust fan is a good idea, even a very mellow one, to keep the air moving past the CPU's heatsink fan so it doesn't recirculate a lot of its own hot exhaust. If you need a quiet one, try this Enermax thermally-regulated one next time you're ordering from somewhere that carries them. They're very quiet at moderate temperatures but will ramp up in speed if their probe is getting hot. One thing to be aware of is that their RPM signal is funky and can cause some mobos (my A7N8X Deluxe, for example) to not POST because they get 😕.

Hope that helps 🙂

Yeah, I think I will pick something else up. I've also gotta clean up the freakin mess of 4 IDE cables in the case (see ^ post).

 

[ViRGE]

I have a friend with a 2400+ that likes to push the high 60's at full load(this is a diode reading, BTW), and it's held perfectly stable for over a year. Considering the Athlons are rated for up to 90C, as long as it's stable, I wouldn't worry about it; it's perfectly fine.

 

[0roo0roo]

better cooler + lower rpm fan + low rpm case fan... possibly low rpm fan in psu once its being fed far cooler air... or just get a quiet psu. costs moolah.

if u can stand noise, let it burn.. its fine. it'll be obsolete by the time it dies probably. temps are sometimes inaccurate anyways