What's the average idle temperature for an old CPU?

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My CPU is a Core 2 Quad Q9400 with a TDP of 95W. I have an 80mm fan on a nice heat sink I pulled from another older computer. Right now with the tempered glass panel on with Chrome running it's idling at 40C. Something to note is my GTX 460 which gets quite warm at times (it's the hottest component in this rig, even with a 700W PSU). I have only stock case fans, which means the 80mm case fan and the 80mm CPU fan. I also modded the front panel so there's a slim 80mm underneath that pushes fresh air into the case.
What's the average idle for a Core 2 Quad like this? I know newer CPUs idle at much lower temperatures due to their lower power consumption.
 

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