Is 72C Idle Normal for a Celeron D?

[MrControversial]

A newly built rig with a Celeron D 2.9GHz runs at 72C in the BIOS.

 

[Lonyo]

Not normal.

 

[RaiderJ]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
Not normal.

 

[PurdueRy]

Its normal if you are using your computer as a space heater

 

[MrControversial]

What could be the problem? The HSF is in good contact with the CPU and the fan's running normally.

 

[Mem]

How much thermal paste did you put on,too much thermal paste is bad.

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

You should be getting somewhere around 40C idle.

 

[Bozo Galora]

its a 2.93 GHZ right?

While I am not an Intel user....
I would use cpu-z to see what voltage is needed, you might have it set wrong
I believe a bios upgrade is needed for these on some mobo - you didnt mention which one.

quite a range listed in newegg 1.25-1.4V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819112195

user comment:
good for a tight budget

Pros: great price/power ratio...

Cons: does run "hot" when compared with other CPUs... More »

Other Thoughts: This chip is good for building a pc on a budget or upgrading a current 478 system. (BIOS upgrade might be necessary.)

Celeron D chips do run a little hotter than what you might expect, but it's normal and shouldn't hurt them or performance at all.

 

[Bozo Galora]

(test)

 

[stevty2889]

Thats definatly way too hot. Are you sure the heatsink is making good contact? Is the heatsink hot to the touch(it should be at those temps)?

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

I have that cpu!
🙂
Right now, on light use (trillian, IE, WMP) i'm at 40C on the cpu. This is with emachines case and stock fans

 

[mindwreck]

thats insane. before i sold my cele-d (utter crp) i had it at 3.4ghz under 60C load. What kind of cooling are you using?

 

[MrControversial]

Originally posted by: Mem
How much thermal paste did you put on,too much thermal paste is bad.

Cleaned off the old paste with 90% isoprobyl and put a rice sized dab of Ceramique on the HS and put the HSF on.