C6corvettez51
New Member
Hey guys,
I have build my first computer ever about 2 weeks ago. Im checking my processor temps using ITAT and am getting 43 and 39 C on my 6600. It seems to be hot for running basic windows compared to other's numbers. Im using a nice zalman copper cooling fan and heatsink. I exected it to be at least as low as other posts iv seen. Im thinking that i applied too much thermal grease since is was my first time. I put a thin layer on the cpu and a thin layer on the heatsink itself. I think its making me hotter then if a only put a very thin layer on the cpu only? please help i would think these temps would be if i was overclocking which im not atm.
I have build my first computer ever about 2 weeks ago. Im checking my processor temps using ITAT and am getting 43 and 39 C on my 6600. It seems to be hot for running basic windows compared to other's numbers. Im using a nice zalman copper cooling fan and heatsink. I exected it to be at least as low as other posts iv seen. Im thinking that i applied too much thermal grease since is was my first time. I put a thin layer on the cpu and a thin layer on the heatsink itself. I think its making me hotter then if a only put a very thin layer on the cpu only? please help i would think these temps would be if i was overclocking which im not atm.