Are my CPU temperatures normal?

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Hello!
So, my CPU is i7 960 1st generation and on base clock at 3.2GHz I get around 37c-41c on idle without playing and 50c-64c in games .
I overclocked it at 4.0Ghz 2 weeks ago and returned back to it's normal clock because the temperatures was a little higher, I want to know if these temperatures are normal and if I can overclock it back at 4Ghz, thanks!
 
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You should have no problem mounting a 2x120 or 3x120 system to the top of that case.
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I would look at better cooling if possible. I am running a x5680 on my rampage 3 and a corsair h100i vs @ 4.2 and my temps on idle are around 27-30c and load are around 45-50c using prime 95 or other stress tests. Gaming I get lower temps.
 
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I will need to overclock the CPU but I will do it , I will give you the temps in about 5 mins.

 
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Hey I'm back after overclocked it to 3.6GHz , I will keep this overclock because the temps are the same and I will upgrade my watercooling system later anyway thanks for the help!
 
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The main thing is volume of liquid to amount of contact and radiator size. The larger radiator size the cooler the temperatures you will get. Especially if overclocking. All the 120mm radiator units will pretty much cool the same. What case are you running?
 
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