Temperature at 80C

[weirdologist]

I saw threads on prescott in this forum, but they don't seem to be for the 775 socket. I just got my computer parts today. I can not install windows for now because I don't have a floppy drive.(I need the new chipset drivers to load from the disk.)

I have a MSI 915P Neo2 Platinum motherboard.(I have the most currect BIOS version)
I looked in the BIOS and the temperature is showing 80 degrees Celsius.

I know prescotts are supposed to be a little hotter but 80C in the BIOS does seem a little dangerous to me. I would switch out the fan if I could but I can't find anyone who sells them. The fan spins at about 3400rpm and is loud as crap.

If anyone has any experience please let me know.

Mike

 

[lobadobadingdong]

eh? what hsf are you using?, what is the ambient temp?, what case are you using?, what/howmany fans does it have and which way are they blowing?

 

[viivo]

Have you tried reseating the HSF? Not even a Preshott should idle near that.

 

[Nebor]

As long as you're certain the heatsink is mounted properly, I wouldn't worry about it. As far as I know, those stock fans can rev up to 5000 RPM if temperatures require it.

If your computer is actually unstable, THEN you have a problem. Otherwise, that's just a number, it might not even be the right number. Try feeling the heatsink to see if it feels that hot.

 

[weirdologist]

OK. It took me 45 min to check on the heaksink. It is running at 55 degrees celsius now. I noticed that after I took the mobo out that the fan has popped loose. I really think the stock fan needs some revising.

I could not take the fan out. I managed to get two prongs out so I could lean the fan one way. I squeezed some artic silver 5 in. I did not have enough space to smooth out the compund though. I would have done a better job if I could just get the darn fan off! I'm waiting for companies to make heatsinks for the new socket so I can cut the prongs and not worry about destroying the stock fan. Thanks guys for the fast reply.

Mike