Do I need a new CPU heatsink?

Hey guys;

My PC Specs:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 installed)
Case: NETLINK 18IN 350W ATX 3688 CASE /W FRONT USB PORT P4 READY
Motherboard: SOLTEK KT400-A4 ATX SOCKET A DDR400 AGP4X 5PCI ATA133 USB2.0 W/SOUND
CPU: AMD ATHLON XP 2100+ 256K 266FSB SOCKET A RETAIL BOX
CPU Heatsink: VANTEC AEROFLOW SOCKETA cpu cooler TMD 5600RPM 35.5CFM
Memory: 512MB PC2700 DDR333 SAMSUNG RAM
Video Card: ABITR9550-128CDT RADEON 9550 128MB DDR AGP8X
Hard Drives: 2 X ( WD CAVIAR 80GB INT ATA/100 HD 3.5LP 9MS 8MB 7200RPM OEM)
Anti-virus: Kaspersky Antivirus Personal 5.0.121
Firewall: Zone Alarm Pro 5.5.062.011
cASE FANS = 4 FANS (2 INFLOW, 2 OUTFLOW)


I have installed Ventec Aeroflow SocketA heatsink, as I have mentioned earlier. I bought this heatsink from "NCIX" few months ago to replace my stock heatsink. I used the "Thermal Greese" that came with this cooler. I used only small amount of this greese and spread it evenly on the CPU die. I read the instructions online. Also, the heatsink is seated properly, as I checked it few times.

However, my CPU temperature is too high at the moment. Here is the "EVEREST" summary:

Field Value
Sensor Properties
Sensor Type ITE IT8705F, National LM90 (ISA 290h, SMBus 4Ch)

Temperatures
Motherboard 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU 56 °C (133 °F)
WDC WD800JB-00JJA0 32 °C (90 °F)

Cooling Fans
CPU 3013 RPM
Chassis 3125 RPM

Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.74 V
+2.5 V 2.54 V
+3.3 V 3.31 V
+5 V 5.05 V
+12 V 12.48 V
+5 V Standby 5.03 V
VBAT Battery 2.03 V

As you guys can see my CPU's temp is 56 degrees C, and I just started my computer after it been off for whole night. I have only few things opened right now, for example, "Mozila browser, EVEREST, text file, Zone Alarm, Kaspersky, MSN, HP printer (they are on in startup window)."

My computer crashes when I try to play any music or video in windows media player or any other player. Also, it freezes when I try to play NHL 2005.

What should do? Do I need to buy new heatsink? Help guys..............

thank you.
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While I gander at some of those specs....I'll ask some of the non-pc questions.

Good airflow in and around your PC ?
No heat sources close by ?
Approximate room temperature where PC\Mobo resides ?

 

is the cooler appropriate for yr pc?

 

it depends on the situations you have been through...if you overclock and stuff then temps are of an important issue...or you will not get high enough. if you don't overclock then mostly your cpu will last like 5-7 years even when you will have 63C. amd had always have a good rep with their cpu's...and they have now Venice cpu's ... the top of the bill again (3th year in a row)...respect

 

My AMD64 always runs at a maximum of 53 degrees, and in rare cases, 57

Normally its around 45-50 degrees

 

CPU Maximum Temperatures

http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Articles/CPU/CPU Temperatures.shtml

 

Hi i hope that u already found a solution to your problems if not i may have a couple off tips.
make sure your p.c. is not build in to place where there is a limitted airflow if that is the case use a case fane to re establish the air flow.
Make sure that u r using a A.M.D.cooler matching your cpu.
Salman make.s a great A.M.D. cooler.
How ever your cpu temp is not at critical value.s.
A.M.D.processors are working at a higher temperatur raid than Intel.
The freeziong problems are most likely a problem in the internal memory module,s.
Disconnect all cards and memory module,s than reconnect them try all ide connections and power suplies.
Make sure your p.c. is not static and look for power losses if that is the case u can make a earth connection to your p.c.
I hope u can use these options how ever i am a hobby computerist so my knowledge is limitted.
With regards Jack 2

 

1: How are you measuring the temperature? BIOS? Display on front of the case that you hooked up yourself? Third party software? Are any of them measuring the temperature at the diode?
2: How many chassis fans do you have?
3: Turn your cpu fan up to full speed and check the temperature again.
4: Try Artic Silver 5, check with the cpu manufacturer first as I've never used it on anything except AMD64 cpus.
5: Any blue screens of death?

I did a little experiment on my last two builds, both identical hardware:

Aspire Superalien towers: 6 80mm fans each
ASUS A8V Deluxe revision 2.0 motherboards
AMD64 3500+ Winchester core cpus
74gb 10000 RPM Raptor hard drives SATA
MSI 6800 GTs-power hog
Corsair PC3200/DDR 400 TwinX memory with heat spreaders
OCZ 520 Watt Power Supplys
Thermaltake Venus 12 cpu fans
Round cables for cdroms/dvds/floppy

I used thermal grease on one, and Artic Silver 5 on the other. The one with thermal grease idles at 38C, and the one with Arctic Silver 5 idles at 31C.
So I unseated the one cpu, cleaned it up, and applied Artic Silver 5. It now idles at 31C too. My cpu voltage is less then yours though, 1.45V.

 

To me your temperature for an AMD is just fine. Make sure every now and then that you clean the heat sink and fan with a brush. Being a AMD I wouldn't remove the Heat sink and Fan (seen a few crumble when being placed back on) too often/at all.

Hope this helps…

Cheers

 

That Arctic Silver is good but voids the warranty on amd's. Check out http://amdmb.com/ and their forums. They have allot of good info and help.

 

Yeah, I should have mentioned that. Sorry.