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"Larry Gagnon" <lagagnon@fakeuniserve.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 07:51:19 -0500, Norm wrote:
>
> > I recently upgraded to a Barton 3000+, my temp raised to high 50's
under a
> > load. I would like to get that down somewhat.
> > I read a some reviews on heat pipes....which one is a good
> > investment...based on actual experiences
> > My MB is an A7N8X with a Volcano 11 and AS5. My case has 2 x 120mm fans
and
> > a dual fan PS.
>
> It never ceases to amaze me how many overclockers on this newsgroup fail
> to take into account ambient temperature when they talk about their CPU
> temperature concerns. Under load, your CPU getting to 58C is pretty normal
> given your circumstances, especially if the ambient temperature of the
> room where your computer is about 25C? Am I right? Put that computer in a
> room at 18C and I bet your CPU under load temps drop to 50C or less.
>
> I have an XP2500 overclocked to an XP3200, 1.75v, with a Vantec Aeroflow
> fan, 1 80mm rear case fan and the 2 power supply fans. My CPU under load
> gets to about 56C when the room temp is 25C, in the winter when my room
> temp is about 18C my CPU under load never gets above about 46C.
>
> If you can improve your ambient environment, by improving airflow around
> the outside of your case, reducing direct sunlight into your computer
> room, putting aircon on, having a fan blow cold air into and hot air up
> and out of a window in your room, will be a much better solution than
> spending money on heat pipes or water cooling.
>
> Besides high 50's under load is not that bad. If it gets above 60
> frequently you might want to be concerned.
>
> Larry Gagnon, A+ certified tech.
You are right!! current ambient temperature is 25c to higher, based on the
thermostat, that is located in the other room. The computer room temp will
change depending on time of the day and if the sun is hitting the windows
(no direct sunlight though). I live in a warm climate, the temps in the
summer are brutal. We turn on the aircon in May and it could stay on until
November or early December.. Oh..btw....nothing is overclocked (yet)..
.
I don't think the wife would appreciate me setting the aircon to 64F....I
could buy many different cooling devices based on increase in monthly
electric bill. However, Larry I really appreciate the insight...and will
work on a way to get the ambient temperature under control...thanks