CPU Temp??

[Wiggins]

HI

I have just done a new build and am very happy with it

Asus P5N-E SLI
Dual Core 930@3Ghz with stock HSF
2X512MB OCZ 667
160GB Seagate Barracuda
Nvidia 7600GS
550W True Power PSU
Alluminium Meter Case, 2 80mm Side Fans, 1 80mm Front Fan & a 120mm Rear.

Now before I start to clock this baby I have ran into a small problem. The CPU on idle sits @ 42c with a case temp of 38c. I have applied Antec Formula 5 Thermal Compound to the cpu and need to know if the temp of the cpu is pretty high considering its doing nothing???

Until I can afford it I will have to make do with the stock HSF. I am a bit of a noob at this so your comments would be appreciated

 

[Wiggins]

Seems normal for a Pentium of that kind, not the greatest thermal paste either, but it will do

Thank you for your reply

What would be the highest temp of the cpu before I could run into problems?

 

[Wiggins]

Thank you for your help

One last question lol

What do you reccomend as a good HSF?

Ta