My CPU temp OK to OC?

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Brutus

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I have a new X2 3800+, and was thinking of overclocking. Right now I have been running Prime 95, one instance per core, with my CPU at 100%, for about an hour now, and it has not gone above 52 C, but it is hovering around 51 C. Is this an alright temp for an X2 3800+? Can I OC?
 
I would say that it is a little high for overclocking, but there are ways of lowering the temperature, by using Arctic Silver 5, or by purchasing an aftermarket CPU cooler.
 
Brutus said:
But is an alright temp on its own?
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Not especially, my 3200+ (the same thing with one core) on stock cooler only gets to about 41 at full load on a hot day... a dual core will get a couple degrees warmer, but it shouldnt be that hot.
 
Brutus said:
Well then, I am getting a Zalman CNPS9500 and am removing my bay door.
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make sure you get a couple cans of compressed air and some ear plugs



if you leave the door off itll get dusty in there and wear down the components. i have filters on my P180B and after a week i was having dust collected so be prepared
 
Well, either way I just realized Artic Silver 7 is a thermal adhesive, I want 5, it is the grease. And I realized since I have an 80mm intake fan on the door that removing it would do more harm then good. I just cant realize why it is hotter then it should be, my case isnt cramped and has a 120mm front intake, an 80mm side intake, and a 120mm rear exhaust.
 
well... i used a Freezer 64, and when i putted the CNPS9500 on, it lowered the temp of my 3000+ by another 12 degrees... so im quite convinced it will help a lot :)
however... take your time to put it on propperly, its not something you want to rush :o
 
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