really high temps while converting avi files

[stickybytes]

Im using convertxtodvd to convert a xvid file into dvd. I am running a c2d e6400 @ stock settings and according to TAT, my temps are hovering ~63C. Is this too high or is this normal?

 

[DrMrLordX]

That's pretty high at stock. You using the stock cooler?

 

[Puffnstuff]

It's normal for the temps to go up as the cores go up in usage however those are very high temps. What case are you using and does it have good air flow? I'm waiting on the ups man to arrive so I can swap the stock intel hsf off for a thermaltake tmg-il. I'm hoping that it will keep my e6400@2.6 cooler under load. When I do encoding my temps rise up to around 123F when both cores are maxed out.

 

[stickybytes]

Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
That's pretty high at stock. You using the stock cooler?

I am indeed using the stock cooler that came with the processor. I am using the antec 2650 case with the gigabyte ds3 motherboard.

Do you think adding an additional case fan will help out the temps? Or do you think i need a new cooler? I hope not, because it was b*tch just to install the intel stock one. Also, i didn't put any thermal paste on the cpu. Normally though, my cpu hovers ~50C. Just when i encode, it skyrockets to ~63C.

 

[stickybytes]

Also, if i decide to purchase a new cooler, which one do you guys recommend? I'm not planning to do any major overclocking so i do not need a mammoth cooler. Just something that hopefully keeps the temps more in line with the suggested specifications.

 

[DrMrLordX]

I think making sure your current cooler is seated properly would be the first step. If the cooler is still not keeping temps below 60C when reseated properly, then . . . it might be an IHS issue which means that upgrading your cooler might not work as well as desired. Adding a case fan probably won't help unless your system is absolutely starved for airflow.

In fact, I'd say check the IHS when reseating to find out if it's concave.

oh, and when you say you didn't put any thermal paste on the cpu, do you mean that you just used the thermal paste/pad that comes pre-applied to the stock HSF? Or are you talking bare metal-on-metal contact here? The stock thermal paste/pad should be adequate for running a stock speeds.