Good CPU temp?

[ssalim]

If I'm not overclocking and in BIOS, is 46-47 celcius too hot?
Any advice on lowering it down, without spending more than $50?

Thanks.

 

[ShortRef]

What CPU?

My E6750 at stock speed (2.6) runs at 15-20 idle, 30 load, I dont know if that extremely cool and the temperature sensor is broken or something.


Maybe a cheap way of getting the temp to go down a bit is put a PCI exhaust fan in the PCI slot nearest the CPU.

 

[ShortRef]

My mums P4 runs at 60-80 =/

 

[ssalim]

My CPU is Athlon 64 X2 4000+... on stock heatsink+fan.
Dang so it is too hot then... how do I cool it down, like get a better cpu heatsink+fan?

Thermal grease matters?

My case... well it's regular, nothing fancy... but I have both sides open... does that mess up the air flow thingy?

 

[ShortRef]

That should really give it cooler air

 

[ssalim]

What should give it cooler air?

Edit1:
Is this good
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185125

Does thermal grease matter (ie: brand name etc)?

Thanks.