[ Outline ] · Standard · Linear+ CPU too hot?, again...

I've asked so many guys and always getd different answer. My CPU has
55 °C (131 °F) at desktop, ingame its 65 - 70 °C (1xx°F)

Is it too hot for a Pentium 4 CPU? I bought a cooler for 60$ and it has gone down only few °C and °F


Gnaah sorry for my crappy english again ...

Those PCI slot fans are near on useless and offer little more cooling than simply removing the backplate and leaving an empty gap. You should flip the fan at the front over to draw cool air into the case, and provided you have space at the back, install an 80mm fan extracting air. This will provide a flow of air across the face of the CPU fan and heatsink and will help to extract the warmer air.
It's no different to leaving your bedroom door open on a hot day to try and cool the room .... sure, it will help, but you get a much cooler flow of air if you open the window opposite the door as well.
Just an FYI, generally the thermal paste they give you with aftermarket CPU fan/heatsink is barely better than grease. If your temps still remain high after fixing up your case fans, try some Artic Silver 5 thermal paste - it does wonders - 10-15 degree difference over stock paste in many cases