This might need to go to the mobo forum; I dunno. Like the title says, are these temperature readings accurate? My system is stable, but the temperatures I am seeing suggest that I need a better HSF.

My Asus board reports temps accurately and doesn't add 10C to the real temp. What do you mean "woth the side panel by the CPU of 44C?" Even if woth was "with" it wouldn't make sense. Your temps sound ...

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...