I'm stress testing my system using Prime95 and monitering my core temperatures with 3rd party programs like Speenfan and CPU-z and I seem to have core1 and core2 at 71 degrees at 100% load when overlocked from 3.0 Ghz to 3.45 Ghz. System temp is 41 degrees at most its gone up to 74/75 but seems to 99% of the time while stress testing sticking to 71 degrees.
I'm wondering in particular if this is an "acceptable" temperature. Currently I'm planning on getting a new hi end air cooling system later today.
Posted by lol_kitteh (Member # 11664) on :
lol_kitteh COR TEMPRTUR IZ KEWL 98.6!
NO GOT STRESS.
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
You do realise that if you blow out your CPU, we will be partitioning Byzantium this weekend?
Posted by scifibum (Member # 7625) on :
I'm pretty sure the manufacturer publishes specs on the operating range for CPU temperature. You didn't mention what CPU you're using.
But anyway, from what I recall about reading specs for my CPUs, 71 C is probably fine, but certainly doesn't get you any bragging rights on OC forums.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
I use the E6850, Intel Core2 DUO 3.0 Ghz, 71 according to them OC forums appears to be fine but I just spent 90$ on a hiend fan system though just to be safe.
Posted by scifibum (Member # 7625) on :