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My X2 5400 is running too hot
I upgraded my machine from a Sempron 3000 to an X2 5400 and it's running
too hot, about 55c average, jumps to 62-65 under load. I'm using the stock heat sink/fan but I still don't think it should get that hot. I have no case fans. According to Speedfan my temps under load a temp1: 64 temp2: 46 temp3: 25 hd0: 47 hd1: 48 temp1: 30 co 66 Rosewill case ECS 6100 MB What is my best bet? A fan for the side of the case? |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:16:54 +0000, Mac Cool wrote:
I upgraded my machine from a Sempron 3000 to an X2 5400 and it's running too hot, about 55c average, jumps to 62-65 under load. I'm using the stock heat sink/fan but I still don't think it should get that hot. I have no case fans. According to Speedfan my temps under load a temp1: 64 temp2: 46 temp3: 25 hd0: 47 hd1: 48 temp1: 30 co 66 Rosewill case ECS 6100 MB What is my best bet? A fan for the side of the case? Your case temp2 is way too high if it's accurate. CPU being only 18C above that during load isn't bad. You could duct the cpu fan to the side panel, or install a front intake fan. Either should help. -- Want the ultimate in free OTA SD/HDTV Recorder? http://mythtv.org My Tivo Experience http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/tivo.htm Tivo HD/S3 compared http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/mythtivo.htm AMD cpu help http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/cpu.php |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
Wes Newell:
Your case temp2 is way too high if it's accurate. CPU being only 18C above that during load isn't bad. You could duct the cpu fan to the side panel, or install a front intake fan. Either should help. When you say duct tape to the side, do you mean create a tunnel so the CPU fan is drawing outside air over the processer? That sounds like a good idea. Tomorrow I'll open it up and see about fitting a front intake fan. |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
Hi, Mac.
Hmmm... I don't see the word "tape" in Wes's post. :^} But I suppose your version could work if you are a skilled duct-taper. I think Wes meant to use just about any method of conducting the heat from the CPU fan to outside the case. But it might be best to wait for him to clarify just what he had in mind. RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX Microsoft Windows MVP (Running Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 on EPoX MF570sli) "Mac Cool" wrote in message ... Wes Newell: Your case temp2 is way too high if it's accurate. CPU being only 18C above that during load isn't bad. You could duct the cpu fan to the side panel, or install a front intake fan. Either should help. When you say duct tape to the side, do you mean create a tunnel so the CPU fan is drawing outside air over the processer? That sounds like a good idea. Tomorrow I'll open it up and see about fitting a front intake fan. |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:37:42 +0000, Mac Cool wrote:
Wes Newell: Your case temp2 is way too high if it's accurate. CPU being only 18C above that during load isn't bad. You could duct the cpu fan to the side panel, or install a front intake fan. Either should help. When you say duct tape to the side, do you mean create a tunnel so the CPU fan is drawing outside air over the processer? That sounds like a good idea. Actually, I meant cutting a round hole in the cover in line with the cpu cooler and ducting the outside air to the cooler fan using an air duct. But this may be too much of an extreme measure. Just cutting the hole about 3" in dia. should help a lot. Tomorrow I'll open it up and see about fitting a front intake fan. I've had to modify every case I ever installed a front intake fan in. Otherwise the fan just starves for outside air and is real noisy. Maybe before doing anything you should remove the side cover and see what that does to temps. Then you'll have something to go on. -- Want the ultimate in free OTA SD/HDTV Recorder? http://mythtv.org My Tivo Experience http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/tivo.htm Tivo HD/S3 compared http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/mythtivo.htm AMD cpu help http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/cpu.php |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
R. C. White:
Hmmm... I don't see the word "tape" in Wes's post. :^} Oh man, reading is fundamental. At least I got what he meant even if I didn't read what he wrote. |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
Wes Newell:
Actually, I meant cutting a round hole in the cover in line with the cpu cooler and ducting the outside air to the cooler fan using an air duct. But this may be too much of an extreme measure. Just cutting the hole about 3" in dia. should help a lot. I actually have a hole alread there and another square vent hole several inches below that. Putting a duct in is a good idea. I've had to modify every case I ever installed a front intake fan in. Otherwise the fan just starves for outside air and is real noisy. Maybe before doing anything you should remove the side cover and see what that does to temps. Then you'll have something to go on. I went ahead and peeked in there and it doesn't seem there is hardly any ventilation in the front. I would definitely have to cut something otherwise a fan would be sucking plastic. I took the side cover off and directed a fan into the case. first number is with case side on under load, second number is case side off under load. temp1: 64 50 temp2: 46 40 temp3: 25 25 hd0: 47 36 hd1: 48 37 co 66 54 Much better. |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:41:49 +0000, Mac Cool wrote:
I took the side cover off and directed a fan into the case. first number is with case side on under load, second number is case side off under load. temp1: 64 50 temp2: 46 40 temp3: 25 25 hd0: 47 36 hd1: 48 37 co 66 54 Much better. Yep. And your HDD's will last a lot longer too with cooler temps. -- Want the ultimate in free OTA SD/HDTV Recorder? http://mythtv.org My Tivo Experience http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/tivo.htm Tivo HD/S3 compared http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/mythtivo.htm AMD cpu help http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/cpu.php |
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My X2 5400 is running too hot
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:59:31 +0000 (UTC), Wes Newell
wrote: On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:41:49 +0000, Mac Cool wrote: I took the side cover off and directed a fan into the case. first number is with case side on under load, second number is case side off under load. temp1: 64 50 temp2: 46 40 temp3: 25 25 hd0: 47 36 hd1: 48 37 co 66 54 Much better. Yep. And your HDD's will last a lot longer too with cooler temps. Hey dude, turn your air conditioner on. If you don't understand what I am talking about you are probable suffering from a heat stroke. Call an ambulance immediately. Cheers. |
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