P4 2.8 Northwood overtemp issues

[smellydoberman]

Intel D865GLC MB w/P4 2.8 Northwood & stock Intel HS
1024 Dual Channel DDR-400
Win XP Pro SP2
Default Timing settings and HT enabled


Are there overheat issues with this CPU? Here's what I found on my friends machine prior to diving in:

Somewhat dusty HS. Idle temp was 47C. There was an alarm record of regular periods of overheat alarms followed by a short period of non-alarm operation. After separation the CPU and HS were liberally coated with a substance resembling Artic Silver 5.

Following a complete dust blow out and a thorough cleaning of both surfaces with 100% pharma grade isopropyl, I applied what my friend supplied, Antech 5 thermal compound. Since there are no "how to" instructions at the Antec website I applied the stuff per the instructions for A/S 5.

I'm now showing 42.7C while browsing. Is this normal for this CPU? I haven't done a burn in due to the break-in of the compound. How long should I wait for the burn in procedure? And what should I expect for a temp when we crank it on?

If the answer is dump the stock HS, any suggestions for an uprated one?

We both thank anyone's help in advance.

Homebrew P4-3.0G; Intel D865GBF M/B;
512 Crucial DDR400; Sony DVD R/W; (1) Maxtor 160 SATA, WD Raptor 74G ESATA, WD Caviar SE 200G, WD 80G EIDE & Maxtor 60G EIDE HDD's in CRU Dataport V+ pull out drawers; Supermicro SC-750A Full Tower; PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 425 Supply; (3) 92mm front intake; (1) 92mm rear exhaust upper & 1 lower; (1) 9

 

[paparazi]

smellydoberman
You have absolutely no worries! these are very acceptable temps, probably lower than average.
There does tend to be a bedding in period, this varies according to heat, typically temps will improve by 1 to 2 degrees C.
Burn in is not necessary unless there is a particular reason to do so.
Martin

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[smellydoberman]

My buddy will be glad to see the abovee. Thanks a million for your response.

Homebrew P4-3.0P; Intel D865GBF M/B;
512 Crucial DDR400; Sony DVD R/W; (1) Maxtor 160 SATA, WD Raptor 74G SATA, WD Caviar SE 200G, WD 80G EIDE & Maxtor 60G EIDE HDD's in CRU Dataport VI+ pull out drawers; Supermicro SC-750A Full Tower; PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 425 Power Supply; (1) 92mm and (1) 120mm front intake fans; (1) 92mm fan rear exhau

 

[phannah]

Right now, with minimal CPU utilization, mine is running at 50c, with the side cover off. I think the case is the biggest problem in my situation, but when I'm really pushing it, it runs at around 60c - 64c.