Cpu Temp keeps rising

pies

pies

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My buddy just called me he got and AMD 6400+ Black Edition and the temp's keep going up even when it sits idle.
The cpu didn't include a cooling fan, so he used the fan from his previous AMD 3500+.
Could it be that the fan came from a single core cpu and can't supply enough cooling?
Could not enough thermal paste cause this?
And what do you guys think of the Zalman 9700 cpu fan?
Thanks
-pies
 
I'm pretty sure that if he didn't add any thermal paste plus using a old single core fan then thats the problem because its on a dual core right needs more cooling just get that Zalman 9700 , my uncle is running a AMD dual core Over-clocked and his temps are 26-30 degrees and while in games 35-40 degrees using that Zalman fan :cool: :P
 
Thanks for the quick reply.
I told him I'd look at it Wensday.
I told him today to get a different fan.
I ordered a Zalman 9700 for my rig (ups screwed up the shipping) I'll recommend that one to him.
Any other really good fans?
thanks
-pies
 
hmmm i don't really know lots about the am2 socket fans but i know that Zalman fans are pretty good and quiet as :P sorry
 
It's cool
Thanks for your help.
I don't know em all either I'll look around newegg some more.
 
but when i had air-cooling i had no problems just wanted a lot cooler so i can over-clock lots
 
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