E8400 Temp Difference.....

[Cesar67]

What temp seems right for my CPU ?

I took my TRUE120 off to rotate it, (I put it on facing up/down to start with without any fan on it ) My temperatures were roughly 28C Idle and 48/50C (Max) on full load, Without a CPU fan.

I have an Antec 300 case, 2X 120mm exhaust fans as standard at the rear and 2X 120mm intake fans at the front.

I thought that was great, 28C is a nice cool figure right ?

Well, I put the TRUE120 on the correct way and added a 120mm fan facing out to the rear exhaust fan. My temps now are roughly 33C Idle and 42C full load.

I think i applied the thermal paste in different quantities both times, Did i do it correctly the first time or is it better with the temperatures i have now ?

Considering i did not have a fan on the cooler first time around.

I don't stress my machine regularly, It is on nearly 24/7 though, So i guess the idle temperature is what i should be concerned about most, Is this correct ?

It idles at the reduced 2GHz btw.

Cheers.

 

[Cesar67]

Sorry, It's an Antec 300, Two fans at the rear.

I think i done a bad job with the paste, Before with a fan on the TRUE load temps would have came down to around what it is now (42C).

I might re-seat it (again!).