amd temps

[skulker]

My system:
Athlon xp 2000+
gigabyte ga-7vrxp
512mb samsung ddr
asus geforce 4 mx420

im running win xp pro and get cpu temps of 61-63C after 30-40 mins of booting. initially i get around 50C which doesnt last long. i had heard that xp chips run at high temps so didnt bother about it. but then everyone here says the temp should be below 50C ... im using the heatsink provided by amd ... im not having any problems as such ... but since the temps are high should i change the heatsink? also ive only got one fan ...
i was planning on overclocking but the temps stopped me.
if i do overclock what should i set the fsb to?? the multiplier is 12.5 ... and i dont want to change that physically.

[skulker]

i was getting when 61C when the mobo was set to 100mhz when i made it 133mhz(after having the comp for more than 5weeks i realised this!!! :?: :D ) its become 69C.

[Darthtanion]

Your motherboard is using one of the newer chipsets. Many of these models use the internal temperature readings available through the AthlonXP processor. If this is the case, then your temperatures are not that far out of line. If you are getting the results from a thermal probe on the mainboard, then you should take a hard look at your case cooling and HSF choice.

[Wiggo]

I have that motherboard (PC No.2 in sig) and it does read higher than most but those temps are getting to much (I've got to keep it below 60C as at 65C errors start) so maybe your case ventilation needs to be looked at. ;)
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[imadude]

Sounds like you are experiencing some very normal, yet unsettleing AMD temps.

The stock AMD HSF is pretty ****. with a coolermaster HSC V62, I have my 2100+ overclocked to a 110% stable 1.85Ghz at only 1.75v and my temps are 49c idle at 3400rpm and the highest it goes is about 55c at around 4200rpm. This HSF is VERY quiet and does a good job.

With a Coolermaster HHC-001 i can get abour 44c idle and highest at about 50c. it sounds like a jet, but i can get it to a stable 1.90Ghz at these temps.

I was freaking out at the original temps too, but that is AMD. Deal with the heat the best you can and then enjoy the ride...

Imadude
ASUS A7V333
2100+ [email protected]
Coolermaster HSC-V62 HSF
2 Rear Case Fans
ATI AIW 8500DV (heat sucker)
Maxtor 40gig x 2 RAID 0: peace:

[E^vol]

imadude, where in Montreal do you live ? I'm in Pierrefonds (West Island).

[imadude]

hey my man...

im from DDO originally, but live downtown now. i MUST know you! haha

I use Arctic Silver compound and have 2 rear 80mm case fans. Dont have any front case fans, but there seems to be a nice airflow going through it anyways.

I know the Volcano 7 all to well...my roomate down the hall from my office has it on his system. i can hear it down the hall and in my room with the door closed. not much louder than my HHC-001 though!!!

I get MB temps of around 26-28c max. I actually have my HSC-V62 a heat ajustable fan...mounted on my HHC 001 heatsink....that way i get better coooling (overclocking) but with none of the noise.....its really really quiet....not "silent" but damn good.

Cheers my man.
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[imadude]

hey my man...

Damn...just posted a new thread by accident.....im a newbie..sorry.


sounds like you gotta sweet setup... my freind jsut got a p4 2.8 with the Antec 660 case....very sweet.

im from DDO originally, but live downtown now. i MUST know you! haha

I use Arctic Silver compound and have 2 rear 80mm case fans. Dont have any front case fans, but there seems to be a nice airflow going through it anyways.

I know the Volcano 7 all to well...my roomate down the hall from my office has it on his system. i can hear it down the hall and in my room with the door closed. not much louder than my HHC-001 though!!!

I get MB temps of around 26-28c max. I actually have my HSC-V62 a heat ajustable fan...mounted on my HHC 001 heatsink....that way i get better coooling (overclocking) but with none of the noise.....its really really quiet....not "silent" but damn good.

Cheers my man.
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[imadude]

sorry about the thread guys.

I thought i was posting a reply. pressed the wrong button.

Appologies from the stupid newbie.

[E^vol]

No prob. We all screw up some time. I screw up all the time...
My wife is from DDO, I am from Vaudreuil, we live in Pierrefonds, and the plan is sell our condo and buy a house back in Vaudreuil. :laugh:

[Wiggo]

Ok stray thread fixed. :D

imadude don't confuse the lowly Volcano 7 with the Volcano 7+ as they are both miles apart. ;)

[imadude]

Hey Wiggo.

Right about making the distinction im sure. I dont know what my buddy has...probably a 7 though. Is that the one that makes your ears bleed internally or externally?

There is no doubt that the Volcanos (or to fair the 7+ or 9+) have some good points going for them. Everytime i walk into my "freindly neibourhood computer shop" (building systems for incompetent freinds) the volcano is all they ever reccomend. The price is sure better than my "imported" Coolermaster at $87 (plus 15% tax) canadian.

On the other hand, i'd rather not have to wear earmuffs while posting messages on TweakTown! I'd happily pay the extra few dollars for a quiet system. Then again, us Canadians allways wear earmuffs anyway.


Good site for HSF reviews. They even have sound files.

http://www.frostytech.com

Give CPU Idle a try. It does a great job of lowering temps (10-13c) and does not affect performace during basic tasks (meaning i turn it off when doing video editing and the like)

Way too accurate..haha

[Wiggo]

CPU idle is only any good at idle but as my PC's run 24/7 and always under constant load it would be a waste anyway (better to just turn it off instead of leavin' it idle). The Volcano 9 is just a SMART FAN II upgrade of the Volcano 7 (just more noise) but the 7+ is nowhere near as loud as those at full speed plus usually I won't use more than medium speed with the 7+ even overclocked. ;)
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[E^vol]

Then again, us Canadians always wear earmuffs anyway.

Speak for yourself, I wear a tuque! :laugh: :laugh:

[Drakyn]

I run an Asus A7N8X with an AMD Athalon XP 1800+. Got the Volcano 7 on it with Spectra-Cool (non-silicone) heatsink compound. This board has a monitoring utility and an automatic fan RPM adjuster. My CPU runs an average 39C and the Mobo around 34C. Never goes over 40C on the CPU. Of course I am not overclocking either, I am satisfied with the speed and if I wanted it to be faster, hell, I'll just buy another processor. Overclocking is a chance you take of burning up your cash. Been there, done that.