Qant to set my proc up right this time. Please advise

[Enlighter]

Want to set my proc up right this time. Please advise

Ok I though I did everything right last time, but I got temps of 55c+.

I am running a p4 2.8e. It is a prescott so yes they get hot, but I have seen mirror set ups get temps of high 30's idle. I have an abit ic7 max3 mobo. and the sp-94 hsf with a tornado blasting air onto it. I am going to post pics as I set it up and please advise me. Anything I should know before I start any info about this set up that would help??? or tips.

Thanks for your time

 

[Foxie3a]

I'm sorry your that hot, but I'm not sure that your doing anything wrong. They can get VERY hot.

Make sure you have a very thin amount of AS5, or AS3, whatever it is that you are using. Is the heatsink firmly seated on the processor?

 

[Dcasole]

Enlighter. Are your temps under a load? . I have been able to get my 2.8e to run at 40c to 42c at idle and 56c to 58c under a load on air using the duct that intel recomends but I have never been able to get it run in the 30's
{this is with the stock heatsink and fan}
Dave

 

[am8soccer]

abit boards read about 10 degrees too high so thats part of it...
otherwise try running the computer with the side panel off to see if u need more air flow in your case.