Cooling Issues

[Sesamestreet]

Howdy everyone. I wish my first post was something more positive but I've run into a problem and would love a little help. I'm a little concerned about my new computer's current temperature. The system I put together:
-Q9550 2.83ghz quad core
-gtx260 gpu
-4 gigs of ddr2 pc2-6400
-sg850 antec power supply
-2x150gb raptor drives
-antec 900 case (so damn crowded)

At the moment the cpu is measuring between 48 and 52c with a single instance of WoW running. The value I have for general system temperature is a relatively steady 35c. I haven't gotten the opportunity to multibox yet but I'm concerned that the extra load will push those numbers dangerously high. Intel indicates that the thermal specification for the processor is 71.4c. I was wondering if my numbers are bad for a single instance of Wow. I will be multiboxing three accounts from this computer and I don't want to fry the new gear. Similar threads indicate these numbers are high but the systems in those threads aren't identical to my setup. I appreciate any insight anyone can offer.

[Xzin]

Ok so buy a nice CPU cooler (I like Zalman as they test well) and problem solved?

[not5150]

Second on the Zalman, but be CAREFUL installing it. Those damn things will cut you something fierce.

Can you take a picture of the inside of the case and post it? That will give us an idea of what the problem will be.

Most likely though it's a combination of cpu heatsink and poor airflow within the case.

Also on the raptors, do you have a fan aimed at those things? Are they stacked right on top of each other?

I'm a freak. My Skulltrail system always has one panel off and a Vornado fan aimed at the cpu, memory and graphics card. Temps are pegged at 35 Celsium

But damn is it noisy.

Forgot to add - Your motherboard should shut off before your CPU actually fries.

[Dominian]

Ive had issues with my Q9550 2.83ghz quad core.. i have yet to test it with a program that shows the heat.

After a while of boxing or even crysis the computer shuts it self off... No warnings, nothing it just shuts down and if i try to restart and run wow again it takes 1 stressed situation and boom its off again.

I also run with water cooling and i will be calling the place i bought the pc today because i mean WTF it even shuts down after 1 hour of downloading on my blizzard updater!