Case Cooling Question

I have an Intel P4 3.2 Ghz with HT tech, and 2 fans one in the back of the case and one on the side of the case, the temp of that MSI CoreCenter (MSI MB's Utility) shows 40-46 degrees, what is the ideal temp for my computer if anyone can help me here, also what about HDD Coolers ? Work good, bad other.


George

 

well, the "ideal" ambient temperature (air temp in the case) should be the same as room temp. but since that's impossible, it's a good idea to have it no more than 5C above that. but the most important temperateure to worry about is the core temperature. this should never exceed the 50's on total cpu load. so if you run folding at home or something similar, it should be in the 50's tops.

as for hdd coolers... well, imo, they're a waste of money; if you have a fan pointing at the hard drives, you'll be just fine. if you honestly cannot finda way to put a fan pointing to the hard drives, then a hard drive cooler would be ideal.

 

What is Folding, you talked about it in your message, and also thanks for the response.

George

 

oh sorry. um... http://folding.stanford.edu/

it's basically a program that will warm up your cpu a lot, like a game will.

if you wish, join our team http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=41097

 

WOW I D/L'd that program it took my CPU up to 58 degrees, I shut it down and uninstaled it asap, do not want to ruin my cpu just got it.


Thanks
George

 

Actually those P4 3.2 & 3.0 mhz cpu's run hot the temps ya got are pretty much Normal, for stock heat sink/ basic case/basic cooling.

Just as your temps rose running that folding program, your temps will rise when playing games (if ya game) or even running virus scan or video editing and stuff like that.

Ya the temps on the high side, but if that's the max ya dont have to worry so much, Relax, get good after market cpu heat sink & fan, ya might want to improve the air flow of your case too, add couple of case fans maybe need to upgrade the ones ya got now.

 

Yea I was looking at updateing them, mostly just the CPU cooler, I have 2 fans, one in the side, one in the back.

Any sugestions ?

George

 

a cpu cooler upgrade alone is just fine. if you are paranoid, i'd go for a thermalright cooler. if you like quiet, try out the zalmans; they're excellent coolers.

 

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thxp.html

I just got that one and my load temp dropped 10c .. i used to have a zalman7000AlCu .. and I honestly think it's a bit quieter too, even with a delta fan *shrugz*

 

I actualy found the one that I am going to use, it is Arctic Cooling SuperSilent 4 Ultra TC LED HS/Fan I read a bit about it, low profile and all.


Thanks for all the replys.

George

 

$50 for peice of mind!I'd rather spend that money on beer and forget how hot my cpu is!Saying that this Dam a643500 stock fan sounds like a hairdryer

 

Well I went and bought the CPU cooler that I talked about a bit ago, what a rip off. It actully took my CPU up in temp, went from 39(with OEM Fan H/S to 54(New Fan H/S) Will just stay with the OEM

George

 

I am needing to get a different CPU cooler, guess I steer clear of this one

 

so 50-59 degrees celcius is ok for a P4 3.06? that's what my laptop runs at and is down to 49 with my EverCool NP-201 (works great) but yeah i agree - this chip runs HOT

i just want to make sure cause 50's seems the norm for my p4 . . . i swear the HT stands for "High Temp"

and i don't mean to hijack this thread - just thought i'd ask

thanks

wiz