Thanks Jephree

I have changed the processor and the memory over, so the new configuration is an

a. XP2600+
b. 1.5 GB PC2700 memory

Currently working fine, although it crashed for some unknown reason once.

Question: What temperature should these processors run at?

I loaded ASUS PC Probe and was concerned about the recorded CPU temperature.

I noted in ASUS FAQ’s that it was normal for a CPU to be “a few degrees” lower in PC Probe than the BIOS Hardware Monitor reading, however, due to the software being able to put the processor in C1, C2, C3 mode, but

a. PC Probe is recording 49/ 53 C
b. BIOS is recording 69/ 73 C

20 C is a lot more than a few degrees

Which one will be correct?

My assumption is they are both using the same sensor, so why the difference?
When recording 49 C in ASUS PC probe, switching to reboot and going straight into BIOS, it was showing 76 C?