AMD64 3200 temperature problems?

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Hello,

A few days ago I put together a new system based around an AMD64 3200 (Newcastle core). Straight away I noticed that the CPU temperatures seemed a bit high. It's idling at any where between 43 and 49, I haven't looked at load temperatures yet. I'm using an Akasa AK-859 copper cooler and everything is at stock speed.

My guess is that cleaning off the pre-applied thermal compound from the base of the cooler then applying some good stuff and re-seating it should help quite a bit.

Anyone know what kind of temperatures I should be getting from this CPU and core?

Thanks for replies

 

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Thanks for the reply.

The case has plenty of cooling (two intake and two exhaust 80mm fans) so airflow shouldn't be a problem.

The other think I noticed which slightly concerned me is that the cooler didn't seem to fit all that tightly when it was installed. Maybe I just need to re-seat the cooler with new thermal compound and see if I can get a tighter fit?