Folks, my lightly overclocked system shows about 58C at idle. I use the stock cooler fan. The case is the Antec P180. Running some torture tests, it does not go above 68C. It has been stable since I made this two weeks ago. The E6400 is oc to 2.75GHz. I know I can go higher, but this is fine enough. (If more detailed BIOS/system specs are needed, let me know.) So: Are these temps OK? If not, what is an acceptable temp for torture and idle? TIA! - Rob

From what I've read, the E6400 generally idles about 40C +/- so either your temp readings are off, or your HSF isn't installed properly. Try running "Core Temp" & see what it reports for your temp: http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.co...

CoreTemp reports 55C. It is overclocked...so, is the 40C idle for 2.13GHz, or you think that 40C should be 2.75GHz? I did press on each corner of the fan, and they all clicked in place. - R

Scroll down for temp readings: http://www.misterpoll.com/results.m...

errrrr..... But it's a good "errrrr" for the computer. I guess it needs it. : ) Thanks Jam! I just bought the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7. - R

"I just bought the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7" That may or may not have been necessary. Before buying a new HSF, I'd have pulled the "old" HSF, cleaned off the thermal material, applied a fresh layer of paste, then tried again

I was able to get it for about $19. There was some good write ups about it anywho, and it seems to work well. Again, thanks for your quick responses Jam. - R