PC Overheating, Fan Speed?

Hey,

My CPU is idling at 81oC :cursing:

The fan currently reads 2370RPM, and sounds quieter than I'm usually used to..

I'm not sure what typical fan speeds are, any suggestions on my problem? I was considering checking the fan over and reseating it - but I don't have any thermal paste to reapply if that is necessary?

Thanks

i had a look and the heatsink where the fan sits is caked in dust.. yum......

I have the side off of my main PC case and a desk fan pointed at the graphics cards pretty much all summer long.

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Originally Posted by 'Old Dirty Bathtub',index.php?page=Thread&postID=68941#post68 941

I have the side off of my main PC case and a desk fan pointed at the graphics cards pretty much all summer long.

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This is probably one of the worst solutions for pc cooling as you loose the airflow designed by the case... then again, if you have a crap case, it's your only choice.