epox-8rda3+ temperature sensor

[flasher]

Hi

I just installed my system.

mobo: EPOX 8RDA3+ FSB400 Mhz
processor: CPU AMD XP-2600 socket A 333Mhz tray (thouroughbred)
koeler: Cooler Master Aero 7+
graf Card: VGA ATI 9600 PRO 128Mb AGP 8x Sapphire
memory: 2x DDR PC400 256mb Twinmos
power supply: PSU 400W high quality power supply
Hard disk: HDD Seagate 120GB 7200rpm ATA133 S-ATA

when I check the temp, using the supplied monitoring
tool inserted in the mobo box, I have an Idle temp
of 49°C. If I stress the CPU with "toast.exe" the
temp reaches 57°C. (system temp is 35°C)

Do I have to be concerned, because friends of me only
reach temperatures of 42-47 stressed. (this is with a
xp-1800 - it maybe makes a difference). The temp 47°C
is a temperature of an overclocked 1800.

Is there someone with the "same" config that has
the same temps of me, or are they all much lower?


thanks

I have set my cooler at 2600prm

 

[Ben]

that temp sounds tolerable but ideally you should get it lower. first thing
to do is replace the thermal pad on the bottom of the heatsink with some
quality thermal conducting paste. then if you dont have one - fit a case fan
just behind the CPU at the back of the case to cause some airflow within the
case.

 

[flasher]

that temp sounds tolerable but ideally you should get it lower. first thing
to do is replace the thermal pad on the bottom of the heatsink with some
quality thermal conducting paste. then if you dont have one - fit a case fan
just behind the CPU at the back of the case to cause some airflow within the
case.

Hi

I used the conducting paste that came with the cooler, is that
sufficient? I have to say, these temperatures are with the case
wide open and with the power cable of the screen attached
to the powersupply of the computer.

I now use power straight from the net to power my screen,
not of my powersupply anymore. The temperature dropped
to 46°C Idle and 56 stressed. Also, when I though the back
of the inside panel below the motherboard, it feels
not hot at all. It's hotter at the side of the connection with
my keyboard. (case still open)

Could it not be that the sensor of the motherboard uses
a margin of say about 10 degrees?