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- 10/8/08 9:08 AM
What is the ideal CPU temperature
by WheelerCub - 10/8/08 9:08 AM
Does anyone know where I can learn what the ideal CPU temperature is? I've heard 45 deg C when not being used and 65 deg C when heavily active.
I've been annoyed with my fan running at 80% all the time to ensure that my CPU stays cool. So I just lowered it to around 65% and now my temperature hovers around 65% when I'm gaming.
I want to make sure I'm not going to blow the darn thing up.
Thanks ahead of time.
Without knowing exactly which CPU you're running and what
by VAPCMD - 10/8/08 7:57 PM In reply to: What is the ideal CPU temperature by WheelerCub
heatsink fan you're running...kinda difficult to provide any further response. Download and run CPUZ...then repost specifics.
VAPCMD
Well I'd say anything below 50 C is good for most processors
by damasta55r - 10/8/08 9:40 PM In reply to: What is the ideal CPU temperature by WheelerCub
I still have a prescott p4 3.6ghz and it idles at 52-57 C, but than the local temp is in the high 80s F. My P4 has gone up to over 100 degrees celcius, w/ no fan because for some reason, the automatic shutdown failed on me , and nothing happened to the processor...I'm using that computer right now to type out this response. Highly not recommended to try at home.
My CPU information
by WheelerCub - 10/9/08 9:37 AM
In reply to: What is the ideal CPU temperature by WheelerCub
CPUZ is a great program by the way.
Processor(s)
Number of processors 1
Number of cores 2 per processor
Number of threads 2 per processor
Name AMD Athlon 64 FX-62
Code Name Windsor
Specification AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-62 Dual Core Processor
Package Socket AM2 (940)
Family/Model/Stepping F.3.2
Extended Family/Model F.43
Brand ID 5
Core Stepping JH-F2
Technology 90 nm
Core Speed 1010.2 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed 5.0 x 202.0 MHz
HT Link speed 1010.2 MHz
Stock frequency 5000 MHz
Instruction sets MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, x86-64
L1 Data cache (per processor) 2 x 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache (per processor) 2 x 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache (per processor) 2 x 1024 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI rev. A1
Southbridge NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI rev. A2
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x8
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 4096 MBytes
Memory Frequency 202.0 MHz (CPU/5)
CAS# Latency (tCL) 5.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD) 5 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 18 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 24 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 2T
System
System Manufacturer Biostar
System Name TF 570 SLI
System S/N
Mainboard Vendor Biostar
Mainboard Model TF 570 SLI
BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
BIOS Version 6.00 PG
BIOS Date 01/30/2007
Memory SPD
Module 1 DDR2, PC2-6400 (400 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Melco
Module 2 DDR2, PC2-6400 (400 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Melco
Module 3 DDR2, PC2-6400 (400 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Melco
Module 4 DDR2, PC2-6400 (400 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Melco
Software
Windows Version Microsoft Windows Vista (6.0) Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
DirectX Version 10.0
Specs say indicate MAX temps 55-63
by VAPCMD - 10/9/08 8:25 PM In reply to: My CPU information by WheelerCub
Maybe you need a better, higher performance CPU heatsink fan ...one that's quieter.
Processor AMD Athlon™ FX
Model FX-62
OPN Tray ADAFX62IAA6CS
OPN PIB ADAFX62CSBOX
Operating Mode 32 Bit Yes
Operating Mode 64 Bit Yes
Revision F2
Core Speed (MHz) 2800
Voltages 1.35V/1.40V
Max Temps (C) 55-63
Wattage 125 W
L1 Cache Size (KB) 128
L1 Cache Count 2
L2 Cache Size (KB) 1024
L2 Cache Count 2
L3 Cache Size (KB) 0
CMOS 90nm SOI
Socket AM2
AMD Business Class No
Thanks!
by WheelerCub - 10/10/08 8:21 AM
In reply to: Specs say indicate MAX temps 55-63 by VAPCMD
I didn't realize that utility actually tells you the temperature. Thanks again
What is the ideal CPU temperature
by thomson2008 - 10/9/08 11:25 PM In reply to: What is the ideal CPU temperature by WheelerCub
I have just completed the setup of my new vista HTCP. I am using the il-90mv. Core 2 Duo 2 Ghz. Nmedia 200A case. Install went pretty well, I even got the Viiv software installed and working correctly. My issue is the CPU temp. The nmedia case has two temperature sensors that display CPU and Case temp on the VFD.The CPU temp starts around 75 F and within 30 minutes heads up to about 93F. It will then stay at 93 F for as long as I have it on.
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Don't Confuse Fahrenheit for Celcius
by Shun4rm323 - 10/17/08 12:55 AM In reply to: What is the ideal CPU temperature by thomson2008If those temperatures are in Fahrenheit, then it should usually be around 35^C for 75^F and 40 to 50ish for the 90s. I'm just guessing these conversions but I assure you if those are fahrenheit and not celcius then it is fine
Who told you 45^C?
by Shun4rm323 - 10/17/08 12:51 AM In reply to: What is the ideal CPU temperature by WheelerCub
I have an Athlon 64 3200+ Venice on socket 754 (its ancient but it works for me along with Vista) connected to a Thermaltake Golden Orb II with no fan control but running at 2200RPM tops and Arctic Silver 5 grease. It is very good if it runs 20^C but anything under probably may be sensors incorrection up to what you said. Anything higher, you should probably turn off the machine and check if the heatsink is properly attached or if the Thermal grease needs to be wiped and freshly applied. If there is no grease but a tape, buy a small pack of Arctic Silver 5 which is usually around 5 bucks and apply a bead size or a specific amount that Intel/AMD recommends.
Whoever told you 45^C needs to do some more research...
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