Is my CPU too hot???

[Kkkk1]

I've got a P4 3.0ghz oc @ 3.4 with stock cooler. However i've got a Thermaltake case with plenty of cooling. Under full load playing games like Flight Sim X and Quake 4 it averages around 55 - 56c is this OK or do I need to buy a decent CPU cooler?

Thanks.

 

[closed_deal]

Seems fairly cool 68-75 C is hot so you'll be fine with the stock cooler

 

[barthos]

It's "normal" temperature with Intel Prescott Familly processors, i use Pentium 640 3.2 Ghz and i have 55-60 c with big "Cooler Master" Cooler.

 

[jflongo]

Anything under 60 degrees is more than fine. My rule of thumb is always to shoot for Under 50, but under 60 you are quite safe.

 

[Kkkk1]

Brilliant thanks people.