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brinks · 08-02-2006, 03:29 AM

Pentium D's are known to run hot, but 62-64 degrees C on idle is to high. I think the max temp a Pentium D can handle is about 70 degrees C.

Check to make sure your HSF is seated properly, maybe get an after market HSF, some artic silver5 thermal paste.

08-02-2006, 03:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
brinks Ultra Techie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 702	Pentium D's are known to run hot, but 62-64 degrees C on idle is to high. I think the max temp a Pentium D can handle is about 70 degrees C. Check to make sure your HSF is seated properly, maybe get an after market HSF, some artic silver5 thermal paste.