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    CPU Temps

    My xp1800+ is running @ 2037MHZ with a 1.755 vcore and 1.875 nbcore....the cpu temp at the core is 37.9C via hardcano panel, and my case temp is slightly above at 41.2C.....is that high or about right? I have the radiator fan all the way down and the case exhaust fan about 1/4 up.

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    These temps are OK, what are the temps under full load?

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    that is full load, prime95 at 20hrs to be exact in the torture test

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    Something isn't right there...

    For starters, that's a REALLY hot case temp. If it were true, which I don't think it is, you need to get more air moving through there.

    Here's why I don't believe it, is 37.9C > 41.2C? No. How is your CPU running cooler than the air around it? Your CPU temp sounds about right, everything you're doing is very similar to my setup (1700+ @ 2.0 GHz, 1.775 vcore, etc...) and I am full load around 38C-40C. Case temp however, is 26 C.

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    considering the cpu is entirely liquid cooled and the entire system (except a few inches of tube and the three waterblocks) is contained outside the case its very possible to have the cpu colder than the case.

    the only fan inside is at the very top exhausting out, maybe i should put one in the back to exhaust the rear.

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    I knew that! Not sure why I forgot you had a watercooled system....

    Yes, more fans! Just one more fan, say a low speed 120 mm fan (push lots of air, make little noise) will significantly lower case temps. 40C is just way too hot. Lowering the case temp would be a good thing, and pretty much all of your components will benefit. Especially your video card.

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    well the CPU/GPU/Northbridge are all inline with the water cooling, so they are ok. I'm going to add a second 120mm to the heater core to drop the temps down. As it stands now i have a t-line, and the series is core--cpu--northbridge---gpu----pump---core

    It works well but i can get more. I also didnt realize the LED window fan on the side panel isnt plugged in hehe. That will help. I added a TT 80mm case fan and its down to 30C case temp

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    also, where is a good place to put the case temp probe

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoD
    It works well but i can get more. I also didnt realize the LED window fan on the side panel isnt plugged in hehe. That will help. I added a TT 80mm case fan and its down to 30C case temp
    That's more like it
    10 degree drop is pretty significant.

    Not sure about case probe. I'm pretty sure that most are by the southbridge, but more accurate would probably be somehwhere higher, where more of the warm air is.

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    I was thinking of putting it on the CDROM cage under the cdrom but away from it. I was going to put it all the way at the top but i think the fan up there would throw it off.

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    P4 2.8Ghz 800FSB Hyperthreading
    My cpu goes at 37 under full load
    case temperature is at 27
    only problem is my screencard -> 65
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    my gpu is 39C

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    What does the datasheet list as the max safe tempature ROD?

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    my gpu is 39C
    I still want to buy a vga cooler or something.
    I have a Leadtek A340. That's a ge-force fx5200
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    i am running a FX5200 also, i have a waterblock on it tied into the cooling system.

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