My cpu reaches 64°C !!

[yami007]

my cpu heats up to 64°C while working on a big task or loading flash applications on the web
and in normal state it sticks between 51°C til 54°C

Could it be the heat-sink ??

 

[mxsix]

First of all, what CPU? Are you using the stock heatsink?

 

[yami007]

it's Intel and i am not sure what stock heatsink is but it resembles this one in the image...

 

[mxsix]

Alright it's an Intel, do you know what model? Is it a Core 2 Duo? A Core i5, i7, etc?

64C on a stock heatsink isn't that alarming mainly because the stock ones are usually known for their poor cooling performance. Although it is a bit warm, it's not much to worry about.

What temperature is it in the room? Have you cleared dust out of the case recently? Are there a bunch of cables inside the computer that are blocking good airflow?

 

[yami007]

oh it's not a core 2 duo or anything like that, it's an old Pentium 4

well I dont know how much is the temperature...but i know i cleared the dust not so long ago....and yes there are many unused cables...could they be it?

 

[mxsix]

I wouldn't worry about it then. If you do, you can always buy an after market heatsink but the Pentium 4's are pretty old - the investment may not be worth it but that's up to you. You could also try adding another fan to your case if that's possible.

 

[Zenthar]

Meh, I think old P4 were made to handle temps up to 90C ...

 

[yami007]

Thank you @mxsix, i think about changing the heatsink...
yeah Zenthar, maybe, i wouldn't make it a problem if the fans werent too noisy, they're my only issue...so i guess changing the heatsink could save me the trouble

Thank you guys

 

[beenthere]

Intel CPUs are flame throwers...

 

[iam2thecrowe]

wouldnt worry till it gets over 70C