what's the normal range for AMD 2600?

[Aardy]

I'm running an AMD XP26000 no overclocking and temp runs at about 60 degrees C.

Wondering what's the normal temp for amds and what'd be the best way to bring it down?

I have antec's lanboy (no extra fans).

 

[0roo0roo]

depends on cooling, your case temp, ambient, and stepping.

 

[KEV1N]

Sounds a little high. Maybe remove the HSF, clean the proc and the heatsink base, reapply thermal compound, and reseat.

 

[Aardy]

It's a brand new system. Not overclocked. only fans are those from the ps.

oh, this is not temp at idle. my system is always on downloads

 

[Aardy]

60 was an estimate. it's usually around 55

 

[SpeedBrkr]

Originally posted by: KEV1N
Sounds a little high. Maybe remove the HSF, clean the proc and the heatsink base, reapply thermal compound, and reseat.

I'm running XP 2500 "barton" at stock speed and I'm getting 50c. I HSF is a SLK-800(u) with Smart Case Fan II. The fan on the PSU is also blowing on the cpu. Do you think this is a little high as well? I've been reading various comments and people have been generally getting around 40c (with full load) and under 45c with full load when OCed to 3200+. If I start OCing at the current temp, it'll no doubt start climbing towards 60c which is bad. I want to get it around 40c with my current setup. A friend of mine told me reseat it. Do you think that's a good idea? I've applied some Artic Silver Thermal Compound before installing the HSF. I'm reluctant to reseat because it's kinda a big procedure, but if I must do it, then I will. I also might have NOT applied a THIN enough layer of thermal compound. I dunno.

If I do have to reseat it, I just need to know some things:

I guess the correct way of applying thermal compound and how much I need.

How and with what do I clean the old thermal compound off the cpu and heatsink once I remove it for a reseat.

Detailed answers to these questions would be very helpful or maybe provide a link or two for each.

Thank you in advance for any help!

 

[0roo0roo]

probably more important that you have adequate cool air to the cooler then reseating it again. a duct perhaps.

 

[Aardy]

is it mandatory to reapply thermal compounds every time you take off the HSF from the processor?

 

[Corporate Thug]

no, but it is highly recommended