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Subject: New to custom computers!
By: Spencer (IP: 71.201.24.*)
Written on: 28-12-2006 21:57

I'm new to building a custom computer, but have common knowledge about computers. I purchased a barebone kit from Tigerdirect.com that including an ATX DOOM Series case (includes a 80mm side fan and possible 120mm fan port in the back), P4M800 Pro-M7 motherboard, Intel D Processor (3.0 ghz), and a Masscool CPU Fan (Masscool 8W0141B1M3G).

I put everything together properly, I believe I put enough thermal compound on there, but maybe it was way too thin. When I power up the computer the beginning temp is around 65C. It boots into Win XP64 and I run a couple programs, go on Foxfire and do normal things. Then XP freezes and I figure it happens, I decided to reboot as it boots back up I notice the temp is around 89C! WHOA! That doesn't seem right. I've read that Dual core processors run hot, but I don't know what to do.

I'm thinking I need a new CPU fan, bigger and faster and maybe another case fan? Again, I'm new to this and need some support.

Thanks

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By: bramptonmt (IP: 74.122.57.*)
Written on: 03-01-2007 04:24

I purchased barebone kit from tigerdiect Pentium D 3.0 Ghz with Masscool fan and idle is around 57-60 deg C. I am thinking of getting a new CPU cooler too.

By: Shazaam (IP: 68.224.102.*)
Written on: 25-02-2007 13:08

Apparently, other users have observed that the Masscooler does not work very well on L775 sockets. http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?Item=N82E16835150055
The best CPU coolers are the very large ones like the Tuniq Tower, Thermalright 120 and Ninja Scythe, all of which require a backplate for support and hence, removal of the MoBo. For a simple install, The Arctic Freezer 7 Pro or the Thermaltake TMG i1 are quite effective. I run a core 2 Duo x6800 and the initial heatsink was defective. I was hitting temps of 60-75C! I replaced it with the thermaltake TMG i1 and temps dropped to 38-40C. I added two quiet 12cm case fans (Box Mod) and right now the processor is right at 30C in an ambient of 20 C. Good Luck.

By: LazerFish (IP: 70.100.195.*)
Written on: 22-03-2007 08:27

You should definitly get a new Heatsink/Fan that was designed for a dual-core CPU. Also, always use Arctic 5 Silver thermal Compound, any other thermal compund will not be as effective at dissipating heat.