Ideal temperatures?

[Thermodynamic]

Hi again!

Having cooled my apartment down to 25 degrees C/75 degrees F and placed a 17" fan blowing into the now-open case, the Athlon (10x133mhz fsb) runs at 48 degrees C/118 degrees F.

I think that's tolerable. Mobo temp is 28 degrees C/82 F.

What's the temp range which I should be concerned about in the future?

And is it really worth the extra time, money, and risk to the CPU core by buying a new heatsink to attach to it? (I have a coolermaster, but cluboc.com has made mention of a heatsink which is $40, made of copper, and works very well - except of their mentioning caution when putting it on)?

Thanks!

[Geobronc]

Anything above 52c isnt good.
Try playing some 3d games or something that will stress the CPU and check your temps again.
Also, get a better Heatsin/fan combo.

Check them out at www.heatsinkfactory.com.
I personally have the Globalwin WBK38 abd some Artic Silver II thermal compound.

GEO

[Da Whip]

Here is a very recent review of the latest Socket A HSF's;
http://www.athlonoc.com/hsfroundup1.htm
I would go w/ any of the ones in the lower half, as these reviews are not totally realistic. You can see my results w/ the Vantec FCE 62540D, I personally recommend this HSF. It has the best clip and cools as good as the big boys. Do some research and you make the call.