Need Cooling Help

[Ripped85]

I have an AMD 64 3200+, evga 6800GT gfx card, Asus K8V SE Deluxe and my comp is hitting 45-52C...i have a coolermaster wavemaster case and am using stock fans. I have around $75 to play with for quiet cooling, what do you guys think I should get?

 

[Firebat]

I have an AMD 64 3200+, evga 6800GT gfx card and my comp is hitting 45-52C...i have a coolermaster wavemaster case and am using stock fans. I have around $75 to play with for quiet cooling, what do you guys think I should get?

Whats your cpu temp?

 

[BulletinBored]

I recommend the Zalman CNPS 9500. I was hitting around 55 at load with the stock heatsink, now I'm at around 41. Make sure you get a tube of Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound for best results.

Zalman CNPS 9500:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118223

Arctic Silver 5:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118223

 

[Ripped85]

Idle at 40C

Damn..that Zalman is expensive!

 

[_Korruption_]

If you want quiet cooling, then be prepared to run at slightly higher temperatures... unless you spend some money.

Is your entire "comp" hitting 45-52C or just the CPU? What's cooling your CPU now?

 

[Ripped85]

Stock stuff..

I have Asus Probe to check...what other programs are out that can give me temps?

Mobo = 34C right now..i have the windows open with freezing air in my room...so it's cooler than normal now

 

[wadec22]

Just throwing my two cents in... If you aren't looking for a higher oc, I wouldn't have a $75 problem with your temps.

 

[Ripped85]

i'm not ocing..my comp just gets hot and loud..maybe it's my vid card fan?

I just wanna keep my comp nice and cool

 

[wadec22]

That vid card runs damn hot. I would search this forum for a simple mod. EX: on my 7800 I took off the stock plastic casing around the hs and replaced it with a 80mm fan, zip-tied to the hs. Dropped my temps big-time and keeps rest of pc cool. In any case, unless you plan on keeping all those components 5+ years, I think you are stressing yourself over nothing.

 

[Ripped85]

well i actually feel my computer being stressed lol..it's a painful noise...

Maybe it's the vid card..are there fans i can buy to replace the fan on my vid card?