How Do I Cool Down My CPU?

[dwwnole1]

I just got my system finally up and running. I have an Asus A7M266, and according to the AsusPCProbe my cpu's temp is 107 F. That seems super hot. Where exactly do I go to cool down my cpu? I have a Volcano II on my Athlon, but do I change those settings in the bios or in the AsusPCProbe?

 

[Crashman]

Try Motherboard Monitor 5.Probe is notoriously inaccurate.

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[Guest]

What system is it man? Retail HSF?
I have a Tbird 900 avec Abit Kt7 mobo and Retail HSF and I run at 100F (with case closed) with no load, and max at 120F with load.

My friend's PC is a Tbird 1.3GZ and he runs with no load (ThermoEngine cooler) at 120F! AMD is a hot mother.

Yo,
ELmO

 

[camieabz]

107F = 41.7C

Seems ok.

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[Grizely1]

That's a pretty good temp.

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[khha4113]

I have an Asus A7M266, and according to the AsusPCProbe my cpu's temp is 107 F.

I wish mine have that temp!
TB 1000@1400MHz on A7V133 and with GlobalWin FOP-32 (120/135F).

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[Guest]

It's not a good idea to let those T-Bird chips run hot. They burn out easily if not properly cooled. And system temperature is highly important as well. To solve ongoing problems simply make sure to have a good intake fan on the front of the case and a good exhaust fan on the back to blow the hot air out.

Another good way to cool the CPU is to get circular IDE/SCSI cables which allow for better airflow, they let air pass thru the case faster.

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[dwwnole1]

For some reason I was thinking 107 F was bad. My system is as follows:

Asus A7M266
Tbird 1.2 266
Micron 256MB DDR
IBM 60gxp 40gb
GF Ultra
Philips AE
Toshiba DVD-ROM 16X

The sides of my case are off, and I don't have a case fan on the back sucking hot air out either, so maybe if I added that it could help cool down some more. What is the ideal temp for your cpu?

 

[Unolocogringo]

Your temps are fine. but if you put the sides on and the temps go up. Say 122 or so, then you need better case cooling.

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[Guest]

your temp is aiight.

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[Disastorpasztor]

my system is almost identical to yours and when i first booted it up it was running at 60 case closed (front intake fan and heatsinkfan only). then i put in a rear fan and now it's running at 50...i'm still trying to get it lower, but i'm out of ideas...

so, i'm sure 40 degrees is not much to worry about.

 

[dwwnole1]

what kind of heatsink do you use? I have a Volcano II, but I used the thermal pad it came with on it, but I've been thinking about getting that artic silver and seeing how that does. I've heard it can reduce temps by 5 degrees.

 

[Disastorpasztor]

it's a coolermaster 6H51...using thermal paste that came with it.