I recently installed a new motherboard (D915BL) with a P4 3.2GHZ Processor. I have Intel Prescott CPU Cooling Fan. I also have 2 additional coooling fans within the case and currently running off of a 250watt PS. Currently I am using the Intel Desktop Utilites to monitor the System Zones temperature. I am concerned about the Processor temperature, it ranges from 60C to sometimes 75C. How do I reduced the Processor temperature?

I know this might sound a little off the wall but install at least a good 400 watt power supply. I got some wacko readings from a bad power supply the other night an noticed at the same time that my voltage readings were way off. A 250 watt power supply, and in the setup you have, is not enough power.

YO

I doubt it has anything to do with your temp readings, but YO is correct that your PSU is underpowered for your configuration. I'd be more concerned about that than your temps. The Prescott is known to run hot but 75C seems excessive. The P4 is thermally protected so you really don't have to worry about heat damage. It may "throttle back" if the temp gets too high though. I posted a link to a program called ThrottleWatch...it will tell you if your CPU is throttling back or not.

http://www.computing.net/cpus/wwwboard/forum/11213.html

How many case cooling fans do you have & how are they configured? What HSF are you using? If (or should I say, when) you upgrade your PSU, be sure to get a good quality unit with dual fans & a hefty amount of amperage on the +12v rail (no less than 18A)

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Don't fret too much over your BBQ grill aka Prescott, you may be surprised but you should have seen it coming. It is not uncommon for those Prescott processors to sometimes idle between 60°C to 75°C.......;~)

You don't need to spend more money, but if you want you can look into applying some thermal paste, or get an after market HSF. The fact is you can not fry the processor even if you tried and its performance will not buckle under those temperatures though it may make you feel uneasy.

B4 you criticize a bigger man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, you're a mile away, and you have his shoes.

Both of the above posts are correct is saying your psu is inadequate. If you read the post by gg-Malkavian below, I explained what I have and the temps I'm getting. 75C is hot and cause for concern. You won't burn out the cpu, but it will run choppy. Upgrade your psu to at least a 400watt unit and try your best to get one with the ATX 12V 2.0 version. This version has the 24 pin 12v rail that the 915/925 run on (even if it's not required, future upgrades will). Mine is the CoolerMaster RS-450-ACLY.

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