Weird CPU Temperature Situation

[GeeFizzleDizzle]

OK...

I have an ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 mobo and an Athlon 64 3000+ Venice core CPU and I'm getting some strange temperature readings.

According to my BIOS, my idle temp is in the 38-40 degree celcius range while Everest reports that my idle temp is in the 32-35 degree celcius range.

Also, I'm uisng the stock HSF and thermal pad that came with the CPU and my heatsink is cold/cool to the touch...isn't it supposed to at least be warm?

Please give me your ideas before this drives me crazy.

 

[stevty2889]

Those are perfectly normal idle temps. The bios "idle" temps will always be a bit higher than windows, as the CPU is actualy under a slight load. Also, your load temps are far more important than your idle temps.