what temps should I expect with an air cooled T-bird 900 not OCed?

[bladeohlsson]

I am just using a simple air cooled BOX with a chrome orb. I want to make sure I have good cooling, is there a list that states average temps?

blade

[Azazel]

go to the AMD site... look around you will find what you need to know... i personaly wouldnt go over 130!!!!!! that is too hot. i had my athlon 900 running at 85 degrees before i OD'd it. hope this helps...

[bladeohlsson]

Thanks. I was getting over 100 last night, but I switched to a new box with better ventelation, I hope it helps. I have been doing testing with the cover off, will the air flow better with the box closed? I am wondering if it will help?

blade

[bladeohlsson]

seems to have plataued at around 114F/46C, is this safe? This is my first 100% from scratch box, so I am just hoping i have done everything right. I could not access the files on AMD that state the proper temps for the 900.

blade

[Tachyon]

46C is fine but if you overclock you'll need something beefier than the Chrome Orb.

[kat]

if you don't want to buy a new fan just yet , there a couple of mods that you can do to get that corb to perform , first Lapp it , then put a 1/2 collar around the top (tape of some kind) then remove the stock fan and replace it with a HOP 60mm or 40mm fan use arctic silver paste this should help get that Jim dandy fan of yours to work ;D