Cpu Temperature

Hi all, I am Currently running an old AMD Athlon T'Bird 900MHz.

My idle temp is hovering around 50. I havent tried putting the cpu under full load as i dont know how to! . But i think for a processor of 900MHz its running wayyy to hot.

What do you guys think?

Thanks
Chris

I have just turned on my pc, for about 5 mins and the idle has now reached 54/55 degrees!!! Whats wrong!

Please help.

Thanx
Chris.

Try reattaching the cpu heatsink, using some good thermal paste. If using stock cooling, consider getting a better heat sink, or a bigger fan. Be sure the space around the box is clear so you get good airflow. Add a case fan if you can. And depending on where you are getting this temperature, it may not be very accurate anyway.