Is that load temp? What are you using to load the CPU?
Also, what Vcore are you running? Your CPU doesn't put off a whole ton a heat to begin with. Do you know stock HSF temps at the settings you are using now to compare?
my load is 50 degrees (prime 95 stress test) and 46 degrees during games (Crysis, CoD4)
stock cooler was about 10 - 15 degrees more. I changed the cooler around August (winter here)) and my temps dropped 11 degrees
so its around there. and the paste hadnt set in at that time
My bro is running a stock cooler (same CPU) with a 120mm fan blowing directly on his CPU and he is getting 46 degrees. (i just compared, im getting 35, he is getting 45, right this instant)
I have no space for a side fan, as my cooler it too tall. I wish i did though, but that just means more dust...
Chad, yeah i am from SA
See, I prefer to not order online. Dont like giving my dads credit card number online... Especially for such a small item, and pay R50 on top for postage...
I would rather go to Corex (they supply the stores here) and get a few things (they have an Antec Paste, which is made by AS, its actually the same as AS5, just costs R20 less)
and while im there, i can buy my next build...