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CPU running really hot
My system temperature is running on average at 42c which in farenheit is 107.60 degrees.. I honestly can't agree with that temperature becuase isn't the system temperature supposed to match room temperature? My room temperature on average is about 76 degrees farenheit. I'm as well are running 4...- Mirgy
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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CPU running really hot
I have done that, I have applied the Artic Silver compound on the Fan Heatsync, it does help and does lower the CPU temp 4c-5c lower, but it's still running pretty hot.. I'm not sure if maybe the probe is shot? I mean I've placed my finger at the Heatsync, and it didn't seem all that hot..- Mirgy
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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CPU running really hot
I bought a Chaintech Motherboard 7NJS-Zenith, and an AMD XP 2700+. I as well bought a Thermaltake 10+ fan which has a copper Heatsync and supports up to the 3400+.. I have set my CPU FSB to 166mhz in my BIOS, and my computer is reporting to me that my CPU is running between 54c-59c.. I don't...- Mirgy
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