ahhh, x800xl temp

[Actuary]

So, my x800xl was idling at 54C and getting up to 81C on load. I decided to take it out and use some canned air. Now it's 43-44C idle and 61-62C load. Yay for canned air. Just wanted to express my happiness.

 

[PWMK2]

Yeah, this happened to me the other day. Actually, my X850XT PE had this gigantic dust bunny thing situated in the hint sink that I didn't know about. Canned air wouldn't get it out. Had to use pliers. Now my temps are at 40C idle instead of 55C idle...

 

[snefan]

haha

u shoulda seen my dads Dell he bought in -98, opened it for the first time couple months ago! yeesh loads of dust everywhere!!
but still not as much as those pics i've seen where it looks like they put a whole frikkin cat in there lol