April 11th, 2006, 08:08 PM
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Hello,
I just upgraded my video card and motherboard, due to my AGP 6800 GT dying. I had to change it up to a 6800 ultra PCI express with a Winfast NF4SK8AA.
I kept my cpu and RAM.
Anywho, My cpu temps are 50C at idle. Is this OK. It seems a bit hot. Maybe I should have reaplied some new thermal paste when installing the cpu in the new board.
Is it too hot?
Thanks in advance,
Pete
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April 11th, 2006, 10:59 PM
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| For an AMD 3500+ thats a little high for Idle. But, your sensor may not be giving you a correct reading.
Take around -5 to -10 off for a bad sensor, incorrect reading. So it would be around 40-45, which is correct.
What is it reading during load?
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April 11th, 2006, 11:57 PM
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| 40-45 during idle? My 3500+ stock runs between 24-27C Idle and like 32-34C Load
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April 12th, 2006, 01:01 AM
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| I just ran a few test. 3dmark05 and prime95. Although I haven't ran them for long, the temps go upto 56C with full load. Idle is around 50C.
I have also changed the smartfan option, in the bios, from 55C to 45C. What exactly does this option do?
I got this new Foxconn (winfast) NF4skaa without really looking at others due to my vid card dying on me this morning. What are your opinions on this board. I could exchange it for something else. MSI neo 4 maybe? | |
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April 12th, 2006, 04:54 PM
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| I exchanged my motherboard and video card again today.
I now have a MSI Neo4 and a Sapphire Radeon X850 PE. The temps are aroun 38C-47C. It seems a bit better. | |
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