Processor to hot

[gadget3302]

I recently biult a new computer with an AMD XP 2000+ on a gigabyte ga-7vax motherboard. I have three intake fans and three exhoust fans. My processor runs at a constant 116 degrees. Can some one please tell me why I cannot get the heat down?

 

[gadget3302]

P.s I did not overclock either.

 

[cdogg]

116°F is the same as 46°C. For an Athlon, that's not too bad. When you start getting over 55°C, then you need to pay more attention and maybe invest in a better CPU fan. They should be able to run up to 60°C before becoming unstable.




~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[gadget3302]

Thanks, I've been concered about the heat.

 

[cdogg]

Also, make sure you have the basics in your PC case, like a fan in the front that sucks air in, and at least one fan in the back that blows air out (your power supply usually takes care of this).




~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[dakota81]

FYI, my xp 2000+ is running @ 60 celcius, and no problems. I don't really want to mess with the setup to get the temp down, mostly 'cause I hate the sound of those fans. I've never had a problem with it once Windows comes up.

 

[askIllustrator]

I'm having similar problems. My task manager says my processor is at 100% usage. But there's only a tad noticable degridation in speed although I havnt tested my games yet. Can you check your processors temp through windows or is it bios only?

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Einstein

 

[cdogg]

Yeah, I've seen some Athlons get up to 70°C and still run fine. Heck, I've still got an old K6-2 233MHz that runs at 68°C on average (partly because it needs a better CPU FAN/heatsink) with no problems whatsoever.

I'm sure extreme temperatures like that shortens its life some, but after 5 years it's still going!

~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[gadget3302]

I have a Gigabyte ga-7vax that comes with a program where I can Overclock from Windows, I can also check the Cpu Temp, and the System temp and how fast the fans rotate. It is a really sweet board. Best thing is I only paid 89$ for it.

 

[dpw1432]

That is not hot for an AMD 2000+

 

[paparazi]

dakota81 sums it up quite nicely, he chooses to allow his XP2.0+ to run slightly warmer, prefering a near silent PC but at the expense of higher temperatures, he knows, I'm sure, that XP's don't start getting flakey untill they hit the mid 60's C, so as long as your absolute max's stay under the 60C barrier you should be stable with a few degree's to spare.
I joined the other camp of being slightly (but not obsessively) concerned with CPU temps, whilst at the same time I accept there is little to gain by lowering CPU temps on an "unclocked" CPU below that 60C threshold. It could be that the CPU will last for 7years instead of 4, but what does it matter? I'll have my XP5.6gig fitted by then lol.
Of course the lower the temperature the better but not at the cost of an uncomfortable working noise level, a happy medium is probably the best, a system with a couple of low noise case fans and a large copper heatsink with a relatively quiet 80mm fan mounted on it, this would give an average, if not stunningly low CPU temp figure that would fall well under the magic 60C barrier mentioned.
Martin

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