Heat Sink Upgrade

[bigrich0086]

wiht my computers set up i idle at 28c and when surfing and wht not im at 29-30c. when playing bio shock or COD4 im at 43c.

are thsoe good temps or hsould i get better heatsink.

if so how would i go about finding one for a pre built hp computer.
HP Pavilion M8400F(KJ377AA) Phenom X4 9600

 

[Shane]

good temps i wouldnt bother getting a new heatsink.

if your using the Cooler that came with the processor re-applying some AS5 might help lower the temps

 

[bigrich0086]

with my core do i have to use artic silver 5 specifically. i heard certain types can cause cores to over ehat. not sure if thats tru or now. i have artic silver ceramique left over from build so will that work as well on this chip.

 

[diduknowthat]

Those temps are perfectly fine, don't bother with any changes. Heck, it's probably half impossible to upgrade the heatsink as the HP case is probably not too aftermarket heatsink friendly.

 

[oscaryu1]

Agreed. Those are great temperatures. Just remember to replace thermal paste every 6 months and clean out the dust and you'll be doing fine.

 

[bigrich0086]

guess ill leave as is for now. i added a pci slot fan thats 3200rpm and 45CFM so that droped idle to 25c and normal use to 28-30