New build..suspect heat issue..plz help

[qumsieh]

Hi All,

I just finished putting a new pc together after 10 years of laptop usage (about time!!!).. Here are the parts:

Asus p8p67 Deluxe
Intel Core i5 2500K
Scythe SCMG-2100
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3 1600
Intel 320 Series 80GB SSD
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB HDD
XFX HD-567X-ZNF3 Radeon HD 5670 1GB
LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer
XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W
Cool Master HAF 922
Windows 7 Ultimate

The CPU temps is between 38 - 42C and MB temps 32 - 36C.. Is this normal? I do not have anything running..! What tool should I use to figure out if the thermal paste and cooler is working fine. I can report results back here if it helps you guys provide me with better advice.

Also, I m connecting 2 of the case fans (front 200m and back 120m) to the Chassis Fan1 and 2.. the third case fan (top 200m) is connected to PSU directly. Should I change this setup?

Please help.. I want to OC my CPU but I cannot until I make sure the heat sink and cooling is working fine..

Thanks!

 

[striker410]

lol, those temps are fine! and what do you mean by MB temps? Motherboard?

 

[qumsieh]

I think so.. Thats what I see in the UEFI BIOS

 

[eloric]

Your temps do not seem out of line for a stock cooler. If you want to overclock, then you really ought to get an aftermarket cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus for $30, including shipping. I would normally recommend Newegg, but they are gouging customers for $17 more on this particular item.

 

[qumsieh]

I m not using a stock cooler.. I m using the Scythe SCMG-2100 which should be a little better than CM Hyper 212+..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142&Tpk=Scythe%20SCMG-2100

What is ideal CPU temps when using an after-market cooler?