heat problem

[umgun]

Ive got a new sk6 heatsink with a y-tech fan what heat should my 1.3 athlon be running at as it seems to be running at 50c also any tips on how to reduce the heat will be welcome

[RedDeathDrinker]

Well, last time I was in Belfast, it was as grey and miserable as Aberdeen....lol

You should get 37-38C at full load, using 2 or 3 extra fans.

See some of the excellent cooling articles at

Overclockers.com's (http://www.overclockers.com) main page. - Thats where I got mine.......

[umgun]

I have 2 ys-tech 80mm fans which I use for cooling the system 1 sucking air in and 1 blowing air out but the heatsink im useing has got a heat sink pad should I remove this and get some artic silver and if I do will the be much difference