Message: Subject: p4 prescott By: ash (IP: 61.246.58.*) Written on: 24-02-2005 20:28 Dear Tillman, I'm really grateful for the useful information on this site,and would like to add my mite to it.Firstly,I have a intel P4 3E GHz cpu, on a intel D865GBF motherboard,512 MB DDR Ram. I went nearly insane because of the overheating problem.But it is slightly better now because of the steps I adopted,based on tips from various websites (especially yours).Right now, my cpu temp is 46C (idle),but shoots to 67C under load (while playing games like MONSTER TRUCK from Microsoft).But,there is hardly any significant rise in temp, even after prolonged surfing the internet.My cabinet is a thermally advantaged chassis as recommended by intel. http://www.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/sb/cs-008537.htm I have four 80mm fans,two in the front and two in the rear, apart from CPU and PSU fans.My question is :Why does this jump in temp occur,and can I reduce it or control it.Here in India Artic silver paste and other fancy heatsinks are either unavailable or prohibitively costly.I have to make do with cheaper remedies.Please help with your suggestions.Thanking you in advance--Ash

Replies: By: kofrad (IP: 65.8.195.*) Written on: 10-03-2005 03:58 The lower quality thermal paste and heatsink is probably your problem unfortunetly. At least spend the extra cash on a tube of Arctic Silver 5, the one tube will last you a while, and it is probably the best thermal paste on the market right now. By: BIFF (IP: 81.151.133.*) Written on: 30-03-2005 01:25 HI ,I HAVE THIS SETUP I WAS GETTING HI READING 57C . 2 80mm FANS ARE EXHAUST AN THE BACK AND I HAVE THE 120mm STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE WITH 2 CHUNKS OF BLUE TAC ( SOUNDS DAFT I KNOW BUT IT STOPS ANY VIBES AND COOLS MY AGP CARD TOO AND MOBO ) AND A DUCT FROM MY SIDE PANEL BLOWING RIGHT ON TO THE MOTHERBOARD IT WORKS A TREAT NOW I DONT EVEN GET ABOVE 50 C AND THATS PLAYING DOOM 3 , WE ALL KNOW THAT HOT AIR HEADS UP THE WAY SO THE 2 EXHAUST FANS SUCK IT AWAY . 1. BLACK FARRARI CASE 500W PS 1. ASUS So 754 K8V SE DELUXE M/BOARD 1. ATHLON 64 BIT 3400+ CPU 2.4GHz UNCLOCKET 2. 512 MB PC3200 DDR 400 KINGSTON 1. G-FORCE 256 MB AGP CARD 1. 80 GB IDE HARD DRIVE 1. GYGABYTE GHPCU FD 3C COOLER. GREAT COOLER 1. LG DVD REWRITER 1. LITE-ON DVD ROM 2. CASE 80mmFANS 1 120mm FAN MY TEMP JUST NOW IS CPU 36 C MOTHERBOARD TEMP IS 28 C

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