new PC running hot :(

built a new box
heres the specs

a7nx8 deluxe mobo
amd xp 2800
thermalright slk900a with some UV fan i got from svc (80mm)
two 80s in front of case (lian li pc82)
two 80s in back
all round cables

running 54C at idle

 

[Peter D]

Flashed to newest BIOS? What kinda thermal paste? Thin layer of it? Heatsink mounted properly? Fan specs?

 

[0roo0roo]

make sure layer between cpu and heatsink is thin,very thin.
does the case impeed airflow? doesn't matter how many fans you hve it they blow through teenie holes. does that m/b have a tendency to misreport temps..the socket sensors aren't that hot from what i remember, mostly good for general/relative readings.

whats the ambient temp?

74f ambient here 45c idle 49 load cpu slk 800 with zalman low rpm fan, but clocked at 2.4ghz. other case/hd sensors report 26-28c

round cables help only a little. zipties and cable folding/routing has about the same result. most important is size of case/clutter fans,and where and how much the fans direct their air.

 

[Gravity]

I have read that anything below 60 degrees C is ok. I like mine to be in the 40's though.

 

[pelikan]

Sounds like the slk is sitting up on the edge of the socket.

 

Originally posted by: pelikan
Sounds like the slk is sitting up on the edge of the socket.

Yup, I guess thats what it was. I guess I'm lucky i didn't crush the core or fry the cpu...

running at a cool 35 degrees now.

thanks everyone