CPU overheating on zalman 9700?

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luckyboomstick

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HELP>>>CPU heating up.....anyone have ideas???

wolfdale 8400, cooled by zalman 9700nt, and idle temps @ 45 c.

WHY? What should it be???? some where in the 30's perhaps--- I can't eem

to get a correct approximation from other websites... bytw I am talking stock

???? new build...





that temp is that normal? or acceptable? just installed new gpu ati 4870

(supposed to run hot- wondering if that temp could rise to my cpu) using the

lower pci slot approx 5 inches below my cpu???
 
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Is there a way to increase fan speed???? lower temp with ati 4870,, currently running at 75c..... already did hotfix (most current driver) wondering if that could be reason cpu is running hot??????
 
see my build,,,, with pics,,, thanks for the help,,, and any last minute help with the heat issue described.......................... please help
 
You live in florida? There are colder places in the world... if ambient temps are high, it's no surprise if your computer's running hot. How hot is it in the room your computer's located in? What kind of load temps do you get on your CPU/GPU? Your problem could be bad airflow as well... how are your fans set up?
 
What are you using to watch your temperatures?

I've heard many programs did not support the E8400/45nms yet and were giving out incorrect temperatures. The Zalman 9700 is a great cooler, and as long as you applied the correct amount of thermal compound and attached it correct, it should remain trouble-free.
 
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