Heat problems! - Help

[bad1550]

I just purchased a new Celeron 2.0 processor along with a new Cooling fan (Intel Genuine Socket 478 up to 2.8 GHz). I also purchased a new Mid-Tower case with 350 watt PSU.

My problem is my CPU temp is running around 67 degrees.

My fan is running at only 2500 rpm - Is this too low?

I would appreciate any help!

Thanks,

Bob

 

[CMRvet]

How did you install the heatsink and fan?

<b>(<font color=yellow>as good as it looks</font color=yellow>)</b>

 

[bad1550]

It is attached directly on top of CPU with 2 clips!

Bob

 

[CMRvet]

did you put anything between the heatsink and the CPU? (thermal tape, thermal grease...) and how?

<b>(<font color=yellow>as good as it looks</font color=yellow>)</b>

 

[bad1550]

I just called Tiger Direct and they will exchange the fan! Also I ordered a case cooling fan! My cooling fan did not come with any thermal compound! How do you apply it?

Thanks,

Bob

 

[Rob423]

did it come with a thermal pad?

Is THG Slightly Slacking??

 

[bad1550]

I am not not too sure! I am unfamiliar! It looks like it has a heat sink and fan on top!

 

[LCARS]

You don't have to yell!

Thermal grease (or Thermal Compound) is a goo that you very thinly apply to where the CPU and heatsink meet (The <font color=red><b>CORE!</b></font color=red> *dum* *dum* *dum*). It helps take heat away from the CPU.

You can find it at any computer store or at <A HREF="http://www.articsilver.com" target="_new">http://www.articsilver.com</A>