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rwmarth

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Im running an AMD Phenom 2 965 processor at stock speed and stock fan. The stated max for heat is 62. However, when Im running FSX I sometimes get temps in the mid 70s. Now, heat issues you may say. But in no other application do the temps get above 60 including games such as Over Flanders Fields 3, Empire: Total War and Dawn of Discovery. I have the motherboard set to give me a beep when temps exceed 60, but I have heard no such sound while playing FSX. Think it's safe to say it's just a faulty temp reading? Im nervous to run FSX though if indeed the temp is as high as it is indicated.... Any ideas are much appreciated!
 
AMD's tend to run hot. I would never use AMD Phenom II X4 for gaming without a very efficient fan and heatsink. You are running a big gamble. I would invest in a very good CPU fan and heatsink soon. By the way your performance will increase if you keep it cooler as well. The 965 is an awesome CPU
Ted
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I agree with Ted. AMDs do tend to run a bit warmer than a comparable Intel chip.
For gaming use, I'd also recommend replacing the stock cooler/fan setup with something more robust.

Also check out how things are laid out inside your computer case to make sure there aren't any cables or stuff like that blocking the airflow through the case. The best CPU cooler will still let your rig overheat if you can't get good airflow through the case to carry that heat away from the cooler.

FSX is about as CPU intensive as OFF/CFS3...I don't know about Empire...
 
thanks guys. just odd that it really only runs that hot when using FSX. but I suppose I might as well get an aftermarket fan like you guys mentioned. any suggestions?
 
I use a Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro 92mm. It keeps my AMD happy at stable 15 degrees with FSX.
 
some of the heatsinks and fans on the market for AM3 dont look any more substantial than the stock cooler. im afraid of buying a new one only to find that the stock system was equal in performance...
 
or, can i just rely upon the system itself to throttle down or shut off when it reaches too high of a temp? if i am not at that point where the system slows/shuts down automatically, could i even just leave it as it for now???
 
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