Brule, I'm getting the exact same CPU readings you are (I think). Did changing the HSF improved your temps?
I think I misread the speedfan readings I was asking questions about earlier, I thought my CPU was reading about 35 at idle; now I believe that may have been my board reading. I think my CPU is running at about 42C at idle! When running Prime95 it shoots to 63C!
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can interpret the speedfan readings.
Here's what it looks like at Idle and with Prime 95:
Idle Prime 95
Temp1 35 C 43 C
Temp2 -48 C -48 C
Temp 3 -0 C -0 C
Remote 35 C 39 C
Local 42 C 63 C
Temp 1C 1C
HD0: 30 39
Temp1, Remote, Local, and HD0 are the only ones that change. Looking at the dramatic change in Local Temp I'm assuming that's my CPU temp, and it looks really hot!
I did have to partially lift the HSF after seating it to get the clamps on, so perhaps the could be the cause. the heat sink does get hot to the touch at load so it IS transfering heat.
Would those reading this agree that Local is my CPU temp? Comparing to Everest it would appear that Temp1 is my board temp; any ideas what the Remote temp might be?
Here is what I have:
Soltek SL-K8ANZE-GR
AMD 64 3200+ (Newcastle core)
6600GT
1G Mushkin memory
300 G HD
Case with two 120mm case fans (1 front, 1 back)
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