On 02/02/10 14:35, Jake Anderson wrote: > 76 for the GPU isn't uncommon, they run pretty hot as a rule. > what is the case temperature, if you can post photos of inside your box > along with specs on the components people can probably advise better.
I tend to agree — just running Compiz on this box causes my GPU to run pretty hot. My GeForce 7900 GS is sitting at 65°C over here, according to nvidia-settings. Ken, when you take the heatsink off the CPU, it can actually *worsen* the heat conductivity if you don't re-apply the thermal paste (what I presume you meant by "grease") afterwards, because when it's re-seated, it won't be contacting properly and thus not transferring heat as efficiently.
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