Hello, I've just finished building my new computer. Its a huge step up for me, Im coming straight from a first generation pentium processor.
I put together an AMD XP2000+ system, and Im using the fan/heatsink that came with the retail box. I was just planning on using that setup, but I've been comparing my CPU heat readings (on Asus PC Probe) to some I've read on the net and Im starting to think it would help to get a new heatsink and fan. My CPU is at a pretty consistant 55C (131F) and my motherboard is around 32C (89F) and Im not doing anything that would be hard on the system. The hardest thing I've done is burnt a few CD's between a CD-ROM and a CD-RW drive. Im hoping to get the input from some people here, as to whether I should be worried about those temps and if I should be worried, what kind of cost effective cooling systems I should look into.
I'd also like to ask one other question. It isnt CPU related, but since I've explained my situation, someone may know the answer. Im using Asus PC Probe to watch my system, and my voltage monitor shows a consistant 13.056 and sometimes as high as about 13.300 for my +12V reading. I know nothing about power supplies, but this worried me because Im running 4 80mm case fans and Im adding a 120mm soon also. Would anyone be willing to briefly explain if its ok for the +12V reading to be showing over 12 and how high I should let it go before doing something, and what I might do to fix it
Thanks so much. Hoping to get some help.
-Jarek
I put together an AMD XP2000+ system, and Im using the fan/heatsink that came with the retail box. I was just planning on using that setup, but I've been comparing my CPU heat readings (on Asus PC Probe) to some I've read on the net and Im starting to think it would help to get a new heatsink and fan. My CPU is at a pretty consistant 55C (131F) and my motherboard is around 32C (89F) and Im not doing anything that would be hard on the system. The hardest thing I've done is burnt a few CD's between a CD-ROM and a CD-RW drive. Im hoping to get the input from some people here, as to whether I should be worried about those temps and if I should be worried, what kind of cost effective cooling systems I should look into.
I'd also like to ask one other question. It isnt CPU related, but since I've explained my situation, someone may know the answer. Im using Asus PC Probe to watch my system, and my voltage monitor shows a consistant 13.056 and sometimes as high as about 13.300 for my +12V reading. I know nothing about power supplies, but this worried me because Im running 4 80mm case fans and Im adding a 120mm soon also. Would anyone be willing to briefly explain if its ok for the +12V reading to be showing over 12 and how high I should let it go before doing something, and what I might do to fix it
Thanks so much. Hoping to get some help.-Jarek
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