Hi guys, I've just build my new PC a couple weeks back and it's running great apart from some temperature issues.
At the moment I have Q6600 @ 2.40GHz with a Noctua NH-U12P running at about 27C idle. But the problem is with the Asus P5N32-E PLUS mobo, which runs at about 50C idle.
At first I thought the problem was with my CoolerMaster Elite 330 ATX case, which only came an exhaust fan that only seems run at about 950rpm. So I plan on buying an intake fan, which is no bother.
However, when I removed the side panel and left it off for like 30mins or more, the CPU temp dropped to 23C, while the mobo dropped only 1C, and the RAM (Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 PC2-6400C4 800MHz) is fairly hot to the touch. Something ain't quite right here, especially since I'm in Scotland with my window open and central heating off, so it's pretty cool in my room right now.
I'm now planning on buying another fan, probably a Noctua NF-P12 120mm, and probably also another 2GB RAM, now it's the end of the month and my paycheck is in. This will cost me about £50.
What I want to know is; are the high mobo and RAM temp normal? Secondly, an additional case fan will probably help a lot, but should I also see about replacing the stock case fan as well? Thirdly, before I place my order, does anyone have any other recommendations as to what I should add to my list of improvements? I probably wouldn't mind spending another £50 if necessary on top of that set aside for the fan and RAM. I will probably OC the CPU to 3.0GHz, more if I can be bothered, and may even have a go at OC'ing the RAM too.
Any advice would be great. Ta guys!
At the moment I have Q6600 @ 2.40GHz with a Noctua NH-U12P running at about 27C idle. But the problem is with the Asus P5N32-E PLUS mobo, which runs at about 50C idle.
At first I thought the problem was with my CoolerMaster Elite 330 ATX case, which only came an exhaust fan that only seems run at about 950rpm. So I plan on buying an intake fan, which is no bother.
However, when I removed the side panel and left it off for like 30mins or more, the CPU temp dropped to 23C, while the mobo dropped only 1C, and the RAM (Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 PC2-6400C4 800MHz) is fairly hot to the touch. Something ain't quite right here, especially since I'm in Scotland with my window open and central heating off, so it's pretty cool in my room right now.
I'm now planning on buying another fan, probably a Noctua NF-P12 120mm, and probably also another 2GB RAM, now it's the end of the month and my paycheck is in. This will cost me about £50.
What I want to know is; are the high mobo and RAM temp normal? Secondly, an additional case fan will probably help a lot, but should I also see about replacing the stock case fan as well? Thirdly, before I place my order, does anyone have any other recommendations as to what I should add to my list of improvements? I probably wouldn't mind spending another £50 if necessary on top of that set aside for the fan and RAM. I will probably OC the CPU to 3.0GHz, more if I can be bothered, and may even have a go at OC'ing the RAM too.
Any advice would be great. Ta guys!