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[DREW10]

hi
I have a AMD 2400+ XP......I just built the system and the CPU is running at 50C.....is it safe to install XP without damaging the chip???

DREW

 

[Gruntled Employee]

I would say thats a bit warm alright I thought they like to run a bit cooler....mid to higher 40's

 

[Cigolon]

i'd definately say you want it cooler. is it running at 50c with no os and no load?

 

[DREW10]

yes.....no OC and no load.....just in the BIOS with no OS installed
the chip is 266 FSB but my MOBO is set to 200 FSB, and the X is on default.....will the FSB being lower cause it to heat up??????
I have a kingwin $8 heat sink so i am prob. going to get a swiftech soon.....

DREW

 

[Carnival Forces]

you should get a swiftech; that's a good move.

you also should have posted in the Overclocking & Cooling Forum. that would be a good move too, /me winks at mod

i, personally, accept any temp below 55 degrees C, but that's any LOAD temp...that's really hot for idle...try running it w/ the case window off; or perhaps your BIOS is just mis-reporting temps...try installing Windows and getting MBM5 (Motherboard Monitor Five)...

gl/hf