ICFX3200 Chipset at 64C and I haven't even started overcl

[sxr71]

What's up with this chipset temp in the BIOS monitor? It shows 64C and I haven't even started overclocking yet. I wanted to check to see if it was a mistake so I out my finger on the NB heatsink and it was pretty hot. I don't know how I am expected to O/C this thing if it is burning hot already at stock voltage. Is this normal?

 

[reaper87]

that seems a bit high. Mine runs at 55C under load with semi-direct airflow. Are you watercooling?? Does the NB have any airflow?
Im using the smart guardian software included with the MOBO to measure temps.

 

[sxr71]

No I'm running one 120mm fan at the front of my case and another at the back. Also I have an 80mm fan just to exhaust the output of the 8800GTS (which blows hot air below it).

Actually the 64C was when the case was open, with a closed case and all those fans I get 67C. I might have to figure something out in terms of remounting the NB heatsink with Arctic Silver 5 if it impedes my overclocking.

Thanks for your reply!

 

[reaper87]

I popped the heatsink off, cleaned it off good, took off the foam spacer, and put some artic silver on. I started to get a feel for overclocking this morning. @ 3.4 ghz the NB temp got up to 59 under 100 load.