Processor hot?

[gvblake22]

That's a fairly normal temperature for the stock intel cooler if your case isn't built to be a cooling prowess...
Is that a load temperature reading or near idle?

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

What does that mean.

Uh, reading is greater than you...

[Digital-Storm]

about half load, virus scan was going.

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by Digital-Storm

about half load, virus scan was going.

Ok, I would still say those temps are about average for the stock cooler. Arctic Siler 5 will usually only yield up to about a 5 degree celsius difference from basic thermal grease (maybe more if you changed from a cheap-o thermal pad). The Tsunami has pretty good airflow. If you are unsatisfied with your temps, you could try removing, reapplying the TIM, and reseating the heatsink to see if that changes anything. Otherwise you would need to look at some aftermarket cooling solution if you want better temps.

[Digital-Storm]

I dont have any money for me to be looking at after market coolers yet, but if i do, it will definatly be a zalman, i hear they are some of the best, if not the best.

[Tyreal]

Originally Posted by Digital-Storm

I dont have any money for me to be looking at after market coolers yet, but if i do, it will definatly be a zalman, i hear they are some of the best, if not the best.

I definately would not call the Zalman coolers "The best". They are good, but not the best.

Look at the Scythe Ninja or Infinity, Thermalright Ultra 120 or the Thermaltake Big Typhoon. Those are some of the most popular coolers. You can even switch out the fans should you be unsatisfied with the cooling or noise level.

[Digital-Storm]

yea, i didnt say they were THE BEST, but they are really good, compared to other brands, they definatly arnt on the bottom of the list, il have to take a look at those 2 you mentioned too.

[Tyreal]

Originally Posted by Digital-Storm

yea, i didnt say they were THE BEST, but they are really good, compared to other brands, they definatly arnt on the bottom of the list, il have to take a look at those 2 you mentioned too.

Yea for sure. I'm not putting down Zalman at all. They're new CNPS8### series are very good.

Uh, reading is greater than you...

No way. Capper > Anything and Everything.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

No way. Rich > Anything and Everything.