Getting 40c idle temp with Fx-57 is that right?!

[Wheatthins]

So I just finished building my computer with watercooling and the CPU idle temps are reading 38c initially and slowly climbs to 40c. I have a Asus A8N32-sli board. I thought it might be a problem with the bios, so I flashed it to the lastest version 1303. That didn't help with the temps at all. I tried to seat the processor 3x and used AS5, but it still idles at the same temp. I would've expected it to run alot cooler with watercooling, but I see people with mid 30s on aircooling. Could it be bad IHS contact with the core? I don't know what else to do...any help would be appreciated

System:
Fx-57
xfx 7900gtx x2
Dual raptors Raid 0
Seagate 320gb
2gb of Corsair 3500pro
Asus A8N32-sli mobo
CoolerMaster Stacker 830 w/ 7 fans

Watercooling:
PA 120.2
Laing D5
7/16 tubing
Swiftech Storm rev.2

[Kjaks]

Are you using cool n` quiet? Anyway temps shouldn't be that high with watercooling.

[Wheatthins]

Nope I disabled it seeing as how I didn't want to run it if I intended to overclock. Any suggestions on why the temps are high? and how to fix it?

[billdavis]

re-seat your water block

your mobo could be reporting the wrong temp

sell your 57 for a ccbbe 165 opty
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[mercyless]

is the inlet hose in the middle of block, pump at #5 setting, block screw down tight and even, AS5 applied in small amount?
40c is deffo high at idle

[Wheatthins]

Waterblock hose inlet is in the middle...i put a dot in the center of the processor and spreaded it out with my finger using clingwrap. Pump is set to #5. The air coming out of the case is very cool. The MB temps are at 36c.

[v0dka]

Something is not right, check the flow of your pump, it may be dieing.

Also, the watercooling section might be of better help to you.

Good luck.

[demonR6]

My FX-55 idles at 36~37C and load temps are 40~41C with water. I have it overclocked and at 1.45V. I have reseated it a number of times, applied three different TIMs, replumbed the system, tried different fluids.. and it is always the same. I think that may be normal for the processor..

[SoF]

put aircooling on it just for testing - should get warmer then, maybe sensor is a bit crap.

[Aussie FX]

I had the same problem with an FX 55.

I ended up leaving it and after a couple of days the temps came down to low 30's.

It's known that AS5 needs a bit of time to "settle in" so give that a try.

Just make sure your mobo is set to shut down if temps get to 70deg C

[knob]

i suspect its bad contact with the IHS. reseat your block again

[demonR6]

I've noticed on my FX each time I removed the wb that the spread of the TIM was not even. I have used that same block on my 3000+ and my 3500+ and each time you could see it spread out evenly across the lid. Perhaps remove the CPU and check it.. if you have a piece of glass you can place a drop or two or some TIM and see if the lid is the problem or even check the wb? In my case I suspect it is the lid on the FX.