Forevermore1337

Alright, so here's my dilemma. I've had a problem with keeping my system cool ever since i first built it.

At first, the CPU, AMD Phenom 9950, at no overclock (my temps are keeping me away from that), ran at about 47*c idle, which isn't very good. So i put some high CFM fans and a Zalman 9500 heatsink in. This was relatively successful, dropping the temp down to about 42-44*c at idle. Not what i was expecting, but tolerable.

So, eventually i decided it was my mid tower case not providing good airflow, so i read around, and finally purchased the Xclio Windtunnel Advanced after hearing great things about its cooling.

I get it set up and working, and check out me temps. My CPU was running at 40*c idle, which i liked, but the Motherboard temps went up from 31 idle to 34 idle, which i thought was really strange.

So, i get into a bit of Warcraft 3 for about 3 hours, jump out, check my temps, and was greeted with 40*c on the MB and 48 on the CPU.

This was NOT what i wanted to see.

I have no idea whats causing these cooling problems. The cable management in the case is perfect and i can think of nothing else other than my living in the south in the summer (yes, adequately air conditioned).

I'm using the Asus M3a79-T Deluxe motherboard, if that is of any service.

I really am out of ideas as how to keep things cool other than buying an ice chest and stinking the computer in there

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