Core2Duo 2.4Ghz serious heatproblems

[oRBIT2002]

I recently got a new mobo + Core2Duo 2.4Ghz.. But the CPU temperature is really high. Idle temperature is around 60 degrees and goes like 72-73 degrees while playing games like FarCry etc.
I use the original CPU-fan that come with the CPU and it feels correctly mounted when I check it.
Motherboard temperature is around 40 degrees..
My powersupply's fan (Elanvital Greenerger 500W) is only working when there is need for it (so it's usually turned off), but when I manually turn the fan on, the cpu temperature drops a few degrees.
Should I get a better CPU-fan? Hints anyone...

 

[luminaris]

It seems as if some peeps are having issues with the stock coolers. I would opt for an aftermarket cooler for sure if your having problems. I use zalman coolers with my intel and AMD units. The CNPS7700 is a good one to use. I prefer to use these fans as they are very quiet and do a nice job as well as they actually bolt to the motherboard instead of using those little annoying feet that clip down.

 

[oRBIT2002]

My local dealer says the 7700 fan is very heavy and should be taken into consideration if the computer is to be moved.. Not that I move my computer alot but still...

 

[skatingrox]

Personally I would advise a Zalman CNPS9500. It's heavy as hell, but it cools my Athlon FX to ~41 under load.

 

[Schepsel]

Well FYI, My 6600 is running between 26C and 35C with stock cooling and thermal pad... 6 case fans 5 in and 1 out + PSU...

 

[oRBIT2002]

I got myself a CNPS9500 today and installed it.
Currently my CPU temperature is 60 degrees and motherboard is 43 degrees. Just a few degrees cooler than the original fan.
I have no case-fans, and as I mentioned my power-supply-fan is only in use for short periods normally so perhaps this has something to do with it..

 

[evilr00t]

Why don't you use TAT to find the proc temps?
http://www.hardware.fr/marc/TAT.exe

 

[mayouuu]

ey man? did you solve your problem?? i have the same one too........