865PE Neo2-PFS + Bios 3.A0: CPU Temp

If installed the newest bios, 3.A0:
This should fix my temp problems.
But what's a good temp for a Pentium 4 3.0E? (Prescott)
I'm using a boxed cooler (What's a good (Silent) replacement?)
CoreCenter: Average CPU Temp 57°
CoreCenter: Case Temp 40°
Please post your CPU Temp! And what kind of cooler you are using!
I haven't run a stressed temp test yet...

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Originally posted by Wolvman
If installed the newest bios, 3.A0:
This should fix my temp problems.
But what's a good temp for a Pentium 4 3.0E? (Prescott)
I'm using a boxed cooler (What's a good (Silent) replacement?)
CoreCenter: Average CPU Temp 57°
CoreCenter: Case Temp 40°
Please post your CPU Temp! And what kind of cooler you are using!
I haven't run a stressed temp test yet...
I'm using a kingwin Arctic Liquid Cooler
First hour:
CoreCenter: Average CPU Temp 41°
CoreCenter: Case Temp 40°
Second hour:
CoreCenter: Average CPU Temp 51°
CoreCenter: Case Temp 53°

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