Operating Temp of P4 3GHz CPU / 3GB mem

Soldato
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This operates (Winbond Hardware Doctor) when processor = 100% (e.g. AVG scan maxes out at 100%) at about 62 deg C. (not overclocked)

"No Load" temp = ~50 deg C.

It has a big Zalman "Flower" cooler.

At same time "system" temp = 35 deg C
PWM (?) = 45 Deg C

Is this OK or should I take the heat sink off, clean up and apply a new THIN film of Arctic Silver?

Thanks.
 
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Nothing wrong with that, don't waste your time. They are rated to around 75C iirc.
If it's anything like the winbond sensors on my BD7-II mobo then I wouldn't pay it much attention anyway, I managed to hit 92C 'system' temp on that allegedly (yes... system temp.... was way higher than cpu core!).
 
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