temps are considerably higher now then they were 2 weeks ago

i'm mildly overclocking my 1800
mobo: ga7dx
HSF: alpha8045 with a panaflo
idle temps were 36-37 when i first set it all up (about three weeks ago)
now i'm idling at 45 and i haven't changed a thing

what could be up?

btw i have two 80mm in the side (one over the pci - blowing in -- one over the HSF sucking out), one 80mm in front suckin in, and a 120mm panaflo on top sucking out
(case has crap for airflow still though)

 

[MistaTastyCakes]

Hmm, check the HS for dust buildup, that might be the culprit. WIth the fan sucking on the 8045, it draws a bunch of dust into the heatsink.

 

[Anubis]

im gonna say dust. i cleaned teh dust of my SK6 and droped my temps 4 degrees C. also whats yyour room temp that had a big impact also

 

case temp is 27

i looked through the window, the alpha IS kinda dusty

i have positive airflow though...hmmmm

i guess its time to make some filters for my intake fans - what works good?

 

[Mday]

pantyhose...
fabric softener sheets...

how ghetto do ya wanna go?

 

all ghetto
i don't think i have any pantyhose though (errr...ok i KNOW i don't have any pantyhose)