Apples, Oranges, and CPU Temps...

Caveman

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System in signature is being put together right now...

Got it to post last night and was monitoring the temperatures. After 2 hours of "running" (idle I guess as only the bios was on the screen...), the CPU temp was stabilized at 39 C which I thought was a bit high considering no overclocking and the cooling ability of the PAL 8045...

I've heard alot about the temperature sensing capabilities of the new motherboards and how they DON'T necessarily give an accurate representation of what the "real" temp is (something about not using the diode AMD designed for the purpose or something along those lines...)

My question is this: My disappontment is due to the fact that the 39C seems average to "not too good" based on other posts with similar CPU/fan combos but perhaps I'm comparing Apples to Oranges... I
i suppose only those with an Epox board similar to mine will be able to indicate the relative succes of my HSF to get heat from the CPU. Anyone have results with this particular board to compare notes?

I know the ASII technical data says that it can take 3 days or so to "break in" the compound and that temps will drop an average of 2-4C after that time. That should help, but I still want to know how I'm faring at this point...
 

Mikewarrior2

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well, considering that Diode temps(internal) are probably far higher than 39C, you really shouldn't be too unhappy with the your "39C socket-thermistor) temp. Socket-thermistor, especially with XP's, read well below "core" temps.

You cant' compare your temps to toher users with any kind of confidence... Different MB's read differently. In fact, even different CHips (t-birds versus XPs) read differently due to different PCBs.

But, to check wehter your temps are too high compared to 8kha+ /XP chips, what is your Ambient case temp/ssytem temp at?


Mike
 

Caveman

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I kind of thought this was the case... Basically, it is apples and oranges...

It's not "fair" to give my "system temp" as I didn't have my case around the component yet but in the open air I was getting about 29C

Actually, I hope this doesn't change too much as my case will be pumping 200 CFM of air... I guess I'm paranoid but I'm planning to overclock when I get some more experience so I want the starting temps as low as possible...

BTW, nice links in your signature. I wonder why the FAQ link isn't on the "General Hardware" page anymore?
 

Mikewarrior2

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I dont' know, the FAQ went down this week sometime...

TO give you some refrence, my 8kha+ /XP1600 @1600 is running roughly 13C over ambient case temp (as reported from the case temp sensor)...

So, in your case, 10C over ambient is probably pretty darn good. I wouldnt' worry about your temps at all right now.



Mike