CPU and MB temperatures are these normal?

Hi Guys. First off just want to say hello, my name is Dan, and it's a pleasure to be a part of the majorgeeks.com forums. :major

My question is...:confused
My temperatures for my CPU run at 41-45 degrees celcius, and my motherboard will usually run about 50-55 (Usually idles at 55) degrees celcius. I'm wondering if this is normal? These are my PC specs...

Asus P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard
Microsoft Windows XP
Corsair XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Thermaltake CL-P0370 92mm Enter CPU Cooler with (2600-2700 RPM Fan)
EXCELSTOR Jupiter Series ESJ9250 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive
XCLIO A380BK Case (installed inside are two 250mm monster fans with a small 3rd one)
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU 750W Power Supply
(2) BFG Tech GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB Graphics Cards with SLI Bridge

Please let me know if it's normal to have these temperatures :confused
I mean my case is dusted out constantly, it's on top of my desk so it has clean air-flow, and theres nothing obstructing the air from any side.

Thanks!
-Dan

 

Hello,

Yes, these temps are normal. Anything under 80 degrees C is normal these days.

 

not intending to high jack your thread, but how exactly do you check the temperatures?

 

Hey Dan those mobo temps do look a little high to me but nothing to be overly concerned about, most people get very anxious when the chipsets are hitting 60C plus.

Like Video Cards and stock HS the Chipset coolers on a mobo will often have a very average Thermal Interface Material (TIM) or possibly be making poor surface contact. Many enthusiasts will take the mobo apart straight away and refresh the chipset TIM with a quality product to improve North Bridge, South, etc etc cooling potential. They can also add some rubber washers when reattaching the chipset coolers to improve surface contact potential.

My new mobo:

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bold_Eagle_2008/EP45T56.jpg

Ten minutes later:

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bold_Eagle_2008/EP45T41.jpg

We can see that your mobo chipset coolers are similar and it looks like they can readily be removed:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Image...5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard

Naturally you do this at your own risk.

Of interest is the system OC at all? Are the BIOS settings all on Auto? ASUS and many mobo's actually have a bad habit of pumping to many volts when left on Auto causing unnecessary chipset heat. Personally I set my vMCH and vICH to manual settings to stop this occurring.