CPU Temperature! Need for advice!

athinamj · 07-10-2008, 01:06 PM

Hello,
I'm a new member here and I would like your help in the following matter:
I recently changed my psu with a Corsair 450W, a graphics card Asus 9600GT and the following pc chassis:
http://www.nzxt.com/products/hu001/
I did this in order to reduce my gpu temperatures that reached 110oC and my hard drive's that reached 45oC. The difference is noticeable since my gpu temps are down to 40-45oC and my hard drive ones at 29-35oC. However, my CPU temps are starting from 42oC and under heavy gaming or work reach 55oC. My CPU is the Pentium D 820 (2.8) Are the temps of the CPU normal or should I do something to reduce?

jarod · 07-10-2008, 01:19 PM

As you said 55c under heavy gaming is fine. As u have put the CPU under max usage like heavy gaming, i doubt the temp would go any further higher and it should linger around 55c.

Although if you have the budget and the casing has addtional bays for another fa, you could install the fan.

athinamj · 07-10-2008, 03:19 PM

Well, I don't have a game running now and the temp is between 42-46oC. We have extreme heat here about 36oC to 40oC the last couple of days. My chassis has 2 extra fans already 1 in the front and 1 in the rear both 120mm. There is no place for another one. They told me that maybe the cpu paste needs to be changed in order to reduce the temps but I don't know if I should do it or not.

Tumbleweed36 · 07-10-2008, 06:08 PM

Your temps are not really out of line for that processor, although maybe a little warmer than I like in the rigs I build. A front and rear fan should take care of your heat and yes, if you clean off the old thermal paste and install new (properly), then it might help you. Use only Artic Silver for the past and follow these directions:

Applying Artic Silver Thermal Paste

**Pharaohz** · 07-10-2008, 10:55 PM

A better heat sink and fan might help. I just installed a super cheap one that turned out to be the best Ive ever used.

Asus Neptune P4 AH7 CPU Fan

This is for a 478 socket but maybe they have one for yours...

athinamj · 07-11-2008, 01:25 AM

Thank you all, I will surely change the paste because summer in Greece is always extra hot!

07-10-2008, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
athinamj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	CPU Temperature! Need for advice! Hello, I'm a new member here and I would like your help in the following matter: I recently changed my psu with a Corsair 450W, a graphics card Asus 9600GT and the following pc chassis: http://www.nzxt.com/products/hu001/ I did this in order to reduce my gpu temperatures that reached 110oC and my hard drive's that reached 45oC. The difference is noticeable since my gpu temps are down to 40-45oC and my hard drive ones at 29-35oC. However, my CPU temps are starting from 42oC and under heavy gaming or work reach 55oC. My CPU is the Pentium D 820 (2.8) Are the temps of the CPU normal or should I do something to reduce?

07-10-2008, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
jarod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 306 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: CPU Temperature! Need for advice! As you said 55c under heavy gaming is fine. As u have put the CPU under max usage like heavy gaming, i doubt the temp would go any further higher and it should linger around 55c. Although if you have the budget and the casing has addtional bays for another fa, you could install the fan. __________________ Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them.Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest.

07-10-2008, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
athinamj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	Re: CPU Temperature! Need for advice! Well, I don't have a game running now and the temp is between 42-46oC. We have extreme heat here about 36oC to 40oC the last couple of days. My chassis has 2 extra fans already 1 in the front and 1 in the rear both 120mm. There is no place for another one. They told me that maybe the cpu paste needs to be changed in order to reduce the temps but I don't know if I should do it or not.

07-10-2008, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,094 OS: XP Professional	Re: CPU Temperature! Need for advice! Your temps are not really out of line for that processor, although maybe a little warmer than I like in the rigs I build. A front and rear fan should take care of your heat and yes, if you clean off the old thermal paste and install new (properly), then it might help you. Use only Artic Silver for the past and follow these directions: Applying Artic Silver Thermal Paste __________________ ----------

07-10-2008, 10:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pharaohz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 606 OS: Windows XP Home My System	Re: CPU Temperature! Need for advice! A better heat sink and fan might help. I just installed a super cheap one that turned out to be the best Ive ever used. Asus Neptune P4 AH7 CPU Fan This is for a 478 socket but maybe they have one for yours... __________________ I am the way, the truth and the life.No one comes to the father, Except through me. John 14:6 Wrench: "When they make an SLI that's not buggy we'll let you know" OMG: "Noooooppeeee! we build pc's.. we don't manufacture mobo's"

07-11-2008, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
athinamj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	Re: CPU Temperature! Need for advice! Thank you all, I will surely change the paste because summer in Greece is always extra hot!