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lobsterboy · 02-27-2005, 09:13 PM

Not sure why there are two "expired" threads on this already, but I can't seem to post on them, so I'm starting a new one. One of these threads is marked [resolved], and I've got the same problem, so please let me know if you really do know of a solution.

I running a new system, only 2 weeks old:

Intel P4 3.2GHz 540 (socket 775)
ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe
512MB DDR 400

My idle temp is averaging 45-50c, but I had a decent load on my system for over 3hrs today (but the cpu was only 55% used), and noticed it was running pretty hot. When I checked, the temp was running 74-76c -- which is above Intel's posted maximum for this processor (67.7c). (Temps were checked with ASUS Probe)

I've found a post somewhere that mentions Heat Sink Fans that are not properly attached on some ASUS socket 775 boards, but never having pulled a motherboard out of a machine, I don't want to start messing around with my brand new one. Any other suggestions out there?

Also, if anyone knows how much I've likely damaged my cpu by running it for 3hrs straight at 75c+, or know how I might be able to tell, it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

02-27-2005, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
lobsterboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 16 OS: WinXP / Ubuntu Linux	Temperature for an Intel 540 processor?? Not sure why there are two "expired" threads on this already, but I can't seem to post on them, so I'm starting a new one. One of these threads is marked [resolved], and I've got the same problem, so please let me know if you really do know of a solution. I running a new system, only 2 weeks old: Intel P4 3.2GHz 540 (socket 775) ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 512MB DDR 400 My idle temp is averaging 45-50c, but I had a decent load on my system for over 3hrs today (but the cpu was only 55% used), and noticed it was running pretty hot. When I checked, the temp was running 74-76c -- which is above Intel's posted maximum for this processor (67.7c). (Temps were checked with ASUS Probe) I've found a post somewhere that mentions Heat Sink Fans that are not properly attached on some ASUS socket 775 boards, but never having pulled a motherboard out of a machine, I don't want to start messing around with my brand new one. Any other suggestions out there? Also, if anyone knows how much I've likely damaged my cpu by running it for 3hrs straight at 75c+, or know how I might be able to tell, it would be appreciated. Thanks!