Stock Heatsink Temp for P4

[Breezy]

I just installed my P4 with the stock heatsink fan and used arctic silver 3 but my CPU temp is around 50C idle. This seems a bit high to me. I plan on getting a new heatsink fan anyways, but does anyone know what the idle temp for a stock heatsink is? Or could be that I used a little too much arctic silver?

 

[zodder]

I'm using the stock hsf on my 2.6@3.3 (1.525v) and I don't get above 47C at full load. I have very good airflow through my case, though (2 x 120mm).

 

[miri]

Depends on temperature in room. 2.8C runs at 31 to 45 idle depending on room temperature. During the summer gets over 40 and during the winter stays around 30-35.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Breezy
I just installed my P4 with the stock heatsink fan and used arctic silver 3 but my CPU temp is around 50C idle. This seems a bit high to me. I plan on getting a new heatsink fan anyways, but does anyone know what the idle temp for a stock heatsink is? Or could be that I used a little too much arctic silver?

its enough for intels engineers right?

 

[Breezy]

I redid my arctic silver. There was way too much but the temp remains around 45C. I'm just gonna get a Zalman. Or it could be the case. Stupid Aspire DreamerX. Next time I build a computer, no more cutting back on a good case.

 

[0roo0roo]

what is a aspire dreamerx? i just know aspire aliens aren't bad.

 

[Breezy]

Sorry, its the X-Dreamer. I only got it cuz newegg reviews said they were good cases.

 

[0roo0roo]

looks like the grills should be cut out.