My Hot CPU
My Trailblazer (Desktop Computer) has got a hot processor - not as in Carmen Electra Hot or Wendy’s Burger Hot, but literally hot.
Does anyone have an idea of how hot an Athlon64 3200+ should be running at idle and full load?
Mine used to idle at 61 degrees Celsius and would freeze at 66 degC under full load before I solved it with a temporary fix.
Details
- I’m using the stock Heat Sink and Fan for the processor.
- I also have four auxiliary fans inside the casing to redirect proper air flow.
- CPU box temperature is at 38 degC.
- I can play GPU-intensive games like Doom3 but I can’t play CPU-intensive games like Heroes 5.
- MSI RS480M2-IL, 1 GB Kingston PC3200, nvidia 7600GT, 160GB Seagate
What CPU Cooling solutions would you recommend? Nothing liquid-based please.
Temporary Fix : Disabled Cool’n'Quiet and the Fan Tripping Point (the low safe, medium safe, high safe) settings at the BIOS. Got it to idle at 58 degC and runs at 64 degC under full load.