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My P4 2.6 (800 Mhz) is running at 53 degrees right now, under about 100% stress (encoding mpeg files). It can run as high as 70 or 80 before problems emerge, though. At idle, it runs at about 35 degrees.
And <b>YaWhateva</b>, you're right. All retail processors (AMD and Intel) come with a heatsink with pre-attached thermal pad. This is basically a small pad of sticky thermal grease, which is enough for the cooler. The coolers supplied are adequate for the needs of the processor they come with, and are usually some of the best options around. Sure you can get a Coolermaster Aero 7+ vacuum cleaner, but why would you?
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