1400 running to hot for me

[Stealth]

This is the first AMD rig I have built(I don't know why) I have built my last intel rig after seeing the difference, anyway's on to the subject at hand, as this is my first AMD rig, I have no idea what temps should be, after running FAH for about 1hr temps are at 57c and I idle around 46c, I this normal for the AMD's, I know if my celly got this hot I would be concerned. My setup is as follows

AMD 1.4ghz (266)
WD 40gb 7200rpm
GF2 MX 400
enermax 350w PSU
volcano 5 HSF
256mb crucial DDR
ECS K7S5A MoBo

I have not yet O/Ced this chip everything is @ default, mt thought is replace the volcano fan with a delta or YS tek 60mm case temps are 27c so I don't think that is the problem. Any help would be appreciated.

[sfa ok]

What is your case cooling like? Also, are you using thermal paste or the pad that came on the heatsink? The Volcano isn't the greatest heatsink, but I think it should be doing better than that at stock speed.

[popadel]

Get a better heat sink for the chip. Temps over 45 celcius inhibit full performance. I know mine folds at 59 celcius!!!:D

[Stealth]

The volcano didn't come with a thermal pad, I am using some cheap compound I got at radio shack untill my artic silver II comes in, and thoes temps are with open case, I am scared to put the side panel back on with temps this high, I am used to intel, I think they run cooler. Is this chip safe @ this temp, it is for a friend and will not be overclocked at all.

[sfa ok]

The chip won't fry at those temps, but you're close to the point where stability could start falling if the temps get much higher. I would put the side on and run Prime95 for a while to make sure everything's fine. I think that with decent case cooling and no o/c you should be fine.

[Stealth]

Thanks sfa ok, that's what I was looking for, also what is a good temp for the AMD's, I will be building me one soon, O/Ced of course.

[sfa ok]

Overclocked, it's wise to stay under 50c for a good o/c and stability. You need good cooling, especially if you're bringing the core voltage up.

Edit: Woohoo! That was my 1000th post!

[Stealth]

where can I find prime 95, I have looked all over for this for some time now.

[sfa ok]

The main site seems to be down, but I found a mirror.

http://www7.ewebcity.com/haugh/prime/freesoft.asp