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shurik54 · 03-24-2003, 10:18 PM

I have built my first PC two days ago. Everything has been working well so far (knock on wood), but cpu temperature concerns me a bit. When I boot up, PC Health feature in BIOS shows cpu temperature 44C. Then within the next 10 minutes temperature continues to rise rapidly until it reaches 52 degrees. After that it remains the same. I am not sure what's a normal operating temperature for P4, but I read some online posts where poeple would mention P4s runnning in low 40s without additional cooling. I am afraid that my P4 is running too hot. Here's my system:
Case: Antec Plus1080AMG 430W
Mobo: GA-8INXP E7205 Granite Bay
CPU: P4 2.53Ghz FSB 533
RAM: Corsair TWINX1024-2700LLPT 1GB
HD: Western Digital SE 80GB
Add in cards: AIW Radeon 9700 Pro, Audigy2
DVD-ROM: Lite-on XJ-HD166S

The system is currently cooled by 4 fans: Power supply fan, cpu fan (Intel Retail), and two antec exhaust 80mm fans on the back of the case. The case allows me to install two more intake fans and one more exhaust fan on the side. Of course I can add those fans, but does P4 normally need that many fans to keep it cool? Could this be a problem with the antec case or maybe cpu itself?
Please, advice on this thermal issue. I would be very greatful.

03-24-2003, 10:18 PM	#1
shurik54 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anytown Posts: 5	Is my P4 overheating? I have built my first PC two days ago. Everything has been working well so far (knock on wood), but cpu temperature concerns me a bit. When I boot up, PC Health feature in BIOS shows cpu temperature 44C. Then within the next 10 minutes temperature continues to rise rapidly until it reaches 52 degrees. After that it remains the same. I am not sure what's a normal operating temperature for P4, but I read some online posts where poeple would mention P4s runnning in low 40s without additional cooling. I am afraid that my P4 is running too hot. Here's my system: Case: Antec Plus1080AMG 430W Mobo: GA-8INXP E7205 Granite Bay CPU: P4 2.53Ghz FSB 533 RAM: Corsair TWINX1024-2700LLPT 1GB HD: Western Digital SE 80GB Add in cards: AIW Radeon 9700 Pro, Audigy2 DVD-ROM: Lite-on XJ-HD166S The system is currently cooled by 4 fans: Power supply fan, cpu fan (Intel Retail), and two antec exhaust 80mm fans on the back of the case. The case allows me to install two more intake fans and one more exhaust fan on the side. Of course I can add those fans, but does P4 normally need that many fans to keep it cool? Could this be a problem with the antec case or maybe cpu itself? Please, advice on this thermal issue. I would be very greatful.