Athlon 1000 running at 45C (CPU Temp), Can I Overclock?

[ZackLK]

I have a Thunderbird 1000, which is running at 45 degrees Celsius (CPU Temp) and a Chassis (Case Temp) of 32 degrees Celsius. I haven't overclocked yet, just wondering if its safe to do so. I have a case fan for intake, one for exhaust in the back, and the TaiSol CPU Fan. What are some of the upper limits for temperature? What temperature should I start worrying at?

Thanks for the help!

 

[stso]

I would get a better fan before I overclock, just to be safe ...

 

[ZackLK]

Whats the temperature I should start worrying at?

 

[lenjack]

Yes, you can overclock. Start to worry if load temps go over 55. If so consider better HSF.

 

[Losty]

man...all these discussions about temps...i think as long as it's not 60 it will be fine...
aren't these babies rated to live @ 70's?

 

[DarkMajiq]

They're rated into the 90s, but remember all of the issues with socket thermistor temperature inaccuracy, those things read a lot lower than they actually are.