temp help for a newbie

Hello! This is my first computer build. I have an abit nf7-2, AMD 2500 Barton. I currently run it with the sides off and a house fan to help cool it until my 3 case fans come in. I am running about 40 degrees idle and 50 or so with a load. Are these temps normal? I have the stock heatsink and fan, with one intake fan. I am o/c to 2.26 right now.
Thanks for any and all help/advice!

Those temps are normal for that overclock on the stock cooler. What kind of thermal compound do you have on there? AS3 would make it a few degrees cooler than average silicone compound. Try lapping the stock heatsink. That may help heat transfer. Nice overclock btw.

I have the out of the box thermal tape stuff on right now. I bought the sandpaper, but saw so many conflicting views about lapping that I thought I would wait untill I learned a little more about it before trying it.

Thanks for the input on temps! I need a bigger case! And for my case fans to come in for now!
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The SP-97 HS by Thermalright is availible now.Its a serious,quality
HS. View at : www.thermalright.com .They are availible at the:
www.heatsinkfactory.com .I haven't check his inventory yet today. If your serious about your OC you need some better cooling.Have you read any reviews on HS,s? THE FANMAN

SP-97 HS REVIEW LINK