overheating?

[ShyBoy]

I've notice that most of you say that your cpu at idle is around
32c to 37c. However, my cpu runs at about 43c to 49c at idle.
I have an Athlon XP 1600+
256 pc 2100 crucial
320 watt power suplly
Shuttle AK 31 V3.1
Velocd 24 10 40
Dvd player
CoolerMaster DP5-6H51 heatsink with fan.

I checked AMD's site and I noticed that my heatsink is only rated
up to 1500+ XP. Could this be the reason my cpu is running higher
than most?

PS. This machine was built last night so I haven't tested it at full load.

[Betty]

Possibly...what fan do you have on that heatsink?

[nil_esh]

coolmaster's aren't all that and usually come with wimpy fans.. i've got two different coolmasters sitting around here. good enough for my k6-2 450 though :)

[Oni]

If I were you, I'd pick up something like a Glaciator II. You'll get really good temps then, w/o much noise.

[Sonny]

The HSF you have now isreally not cutting it. You might want to check this guide (http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/) for a replacement HSF.

[ShyBoy]

Thanks for the replies. Sure enough, it's my fan. It delivers 17cfm
and it needs to be more along the lines of 27cfm. So I ordered one today. Oh well, one more week without it won't kill me.

Thank ya'll so much, ShyBoy