Is my computer too hot?

[hermpete]

Right now, after running my computer for a few hours, my system temperature is 31 degrees celcius, and my cpu is 48 degrees celcius. Is this too hot for comfort?

I am using the hs/fan that came with my retail 1.2ghz thunderbird processor. The case that I have now is an Enlight 7237, and it only has one fan in the front. Should I add was a quickly as possible?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Kartajan]

<<side note- I don't do celcius..>>

1. Case temps are lower than CPU temps, so I would leave case alone for now. I don't take issue until they get close to the same temp...

2. Retail HSF's are traditionally less than powerful, that's what I'd replace (better model, AS2 applied)

3. #2 gives you the option to begin overclocking!

 

[m1ke101]

48 under load doesn't seem too bad. i believe that's decent with the retail hsf. but it never hurts to add a couple more fans to your case to be safe. if the system is stable, and hasn't been crashing, i wouldn't worry about anything. some people have their temps up in the 50's.

 

[kelesh3]

you're fine

 

[acuraman]

Those temps aren't bad. I would not worry.

 

[heffe734]

I'm assuming you just left your computer on for a few hours while doing nothing? If that's the case...then you should get another HSF. That means you are @ 49 C idle. Which is kinda high...not cpu-life threatening...but still a lil high for an idle temp.

 

[ace31216]

The temps are leaning toward the high side but they are alright and nothing really to worry about. Add more fans and make sure you have a good airflow inside your system to keep it cool.

 

[mstudd]

A good quality HSF will work wonders. 🙂

 

[hermpete]

Thanks for all of your input!
I think I will be buying an extra fan for the back of my case! I would go for another hs/fan also, but since I paid extra to get a retail processor, I think I will make the most out of what I have for a while.