Why is my processor so hot....

[Roxxor]

I see everyon else's processor temp at like 30-35 C idle....but my CPU temp idles around 40C and my system temp is always around 31-32...this is for an AthlonXP 2000+ not overclocked, im using a modded Volcano 7 CPU fan with artic silver 3 as thermal compound and a Tornado 1000 case....can someone explain why my CPU is so hot compared to everyone elses?

 

[Mikewarrior2]

We need some more details to determine the specifics of your temp readings.


What motherboard do you have?
What is your system/motherboard temp?
How are you measuring your temps?

remember that every motherboard reads temps differently. And even if you're looking at the same motherboard/heatsink setup, you still have to adjust the readings for different ambient system temps in order to "even up" the comparison.


Mike

 

[tritium4ever]

Man your CPU is only 9 degrees over ambient...sure I've got my Athlon XP 1700+ at 33 idle, but my ambient is 20. So I'm actually 4 degrees hotter than you, which basically means you've got very good cooling.

 

[Roxxor]

I have a EPoX EP-8KHA+ motherboard and I'm reading temps from the program MBM 5....my system temp is around 31-32 C always and my CPU temp idles around 40-41 C

 

[Roxxor]

so does that mean my real idle temp is at 49-50 C??

 

[Jman13]

Those temps are just fine for an Athlon XP 2000+. Don't worry about it.

 

[gunf1ghter]

I agree, you are worried over nothing... many ppl have XP chips that idle at around 50C or higher.