Need help with my stock CPU cooler for my Q9650

megahmad

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Hi all, am new to the forum :)
I am a bit concerned about my stock cooler's RPM, it is at 4000+ RPM at load and 2800-3200 at idle, it is not overclocked tho and i dont intend to do so...
CPU temperature is about 40-43C at idle and 55-63C at load

core temperatures at idle:
core 0: 43
core 1: 42
core 2: 44
core 3: 47

core temperatures at load:
core 0: 59
core 1: 60
core 2: 62
core 3: 58

Is this ok?

I just dont like the loud sound coming from my cpu fan when it is at 4150 RPM (at load) :(

Thanks guys.
 

xaira

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u have one of the fastest prev gen processors there, the idle temps are a bit above my tastes, but all that matters is load temps which are quite fine, if you want more quiet operation you can go aftermarket for a nice 120mm heatpipe cooler, but other than that you are fine
 

megahmad

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Temp in the room is 26-27 C, The load am talking about is when I play GTA IV
 

megahmad

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Yah, I even keep the cover of my case off. is my ambient temp the cause?
 

sportsfanboy

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Your ambient temps are a little warm so your CPU is likely to run a little warm as well, as your using the stock cooler. Make sure the heatsink is properly installed, sometimes those pesky pins don't fasten well. Lastly, a good after market cooler for the q9650 would cost around $30.00 USD from Newegg and will absolutely solve your temperature problems.
 

borisof007

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I have a Q9450, so I totally understand your problem. I got a Zalman 9700 pure copper fan/heatsink for my CPU, dropped the temps by about 10 degrees even at 3.2 ghz, awesome cooling power, the fins are always cold to the touch.