P4 running too hot?

[imported_Skorpio]

I have an Antec Aria case with a LGA P4 511 2.8ghz in it. I have installed a new coolermaster heatsink with/ 3 heatpipes and the coolermaster fan:


With SMART cooling: Idles at 54-62 degrees C

Without SMART cooling: Idles at 44-50 degrees C

I cannot get a bigger cooling device cause the coolermaster barely fits underneath the HTPC PSU


I didnt even run Prime 95, because it got up to 65 degrees c in 40 seconds.

Are these hot temps for a LGA775 P4?

The Antec has no intake fans, only a 120MM fan built into the HTPC psu. Should I get a new case?

 

[stevty2889]

Prescotts are very hot running chips and probably aren't going to work well in a small form factor case. I recomend getting a new case, with plenty of ventilation.

 

[pkme2]

Lian Li cooling display

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I'm kind of partial to the PC-60 because of cooling air flow. My AMDs at load are around 44C.
I've changed all my case fans with Yate Loons and added a 120mm Yate loon to the top of case.
The aluminum case helps to disipate heat better than steel.

The mobo tray and front fans help cool whole system.
The front intake fans cool the hdds as it swirls around them before proceeding inwards.
I use a slot fan to cool my GPU.

If you really want a cool case, here's LL.