AMD Athlon 64 3700+ temperature

Tyler1 · 01-25-2007, 12:41 AM

I have D.O.T. with my ASUS A8v-E SE and have been upping the clocks bit by bit. Where Im at now my temp is steady under load at 53 C and 44 at isle. What is the max I should let it get to without reducing component life?

AMD says 70 C but I dont believe that for a second.

Burgerbob · 01-25-2007, 12:48 AM

Those temps right there are kinda high... i wouldnt go above about 55-57, imo. You may want to invest in a good cooler, such as the CNPS-9500.

Tyler1 · 01-25-2007, 12:51 AM

Yeah I didnt htink 70 was anywhere in the ballpark. Im overclocked but a small amount on the 2d and 3d clocks an the memory clock from 1400 to 1520 and gaqming im at 53 C. Would you go liquid or just add some more fans. Also is thermal paste a heat sink of some kind or i it just to shield parts from other hot parts?

Burgerbob · 01-25-2007, 12:55 AM

Zalman CNPS9500AM2 if you have an AM2 3700+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118004
AS5 for under the 9500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007
This should be all you need. That cooler brought my temps down a full 10 degrees C. If you want it, you can add more fans, but a cooler will make all the difference.

Tyler1 · 01-25-2007, 02:15 AM

Thank you for all the info. Last question: Am I right in assuming I can turn my clockspeed up continuously as long as I keep it at the right temp?

01-25-2007, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tyler1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55	AMD Athlon 64 3700+ temperature I have D.O.T. with my ASUS A8v-E SE and have been upping the clocks bit by bit. Where Im at now my temp is steady under load at 53 C and 44 at isle. What is the max I should let it get to without reducing component life? AMD says 70 C but I dont believe that for a second.

01-25-2007, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,480	Those temps right there are kinda high... i wouldnt go above about 55-57, imo. You may want to invest in a good cooler, such as the CNPS-9500. __________________ Family Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (Barcelona) 2048Mb Ballistix, ASUS M2N-E 2X160gb WD SATA HDDs, eVGA GeForce 6800XT Sunbeam Clear (pink, long story) Acrylic case Hanns-G 19in 5ms

01-25-2007, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,480	Zalman CNPS9500AM2 if you have an AM2 3700+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118004 AS5 for under the 9500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007 This should be all you need. That cooler brought my temps down a full 10 degrees C. If you want it, you can add more fans, but a cooler will make all the difference. __________________ Family Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (Barcelona) 2048Mb Ballistix, ASUS M2N-E 2X160gb WD SATA HDDs, eVGA GeForce 6800XT Sunbeam Clear (pink, long story) Acrylic case Hanns-G 19in 5ms

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01-25-2007, 12:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyler1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55	Yeah I didnt htink 70 was anywhere in the ballpark. Im overclocked but a small amount on the 2d and 3d clocks an the memory clock from 1400 to 1520 and gaqming im at 53 C. Would you go liquid or just add some more fans. Also is thermal paste a heat sink of some kind or i it just to shield parts from other hot parts?

01-25-2007, 02:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyler1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55	Thank you for all the info. Last question: Am I right in assuming I can turn my clockspeed up continuously as long as I keep it at the right temp?