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Athlon CPU Temp when running the RC5 Client

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Ausm

Lifer
I just swtiched from a 1 gig P3 to a 1.2 gig Athlon @ 266 FSB and man does this CPU generate a sh*tload of heat while running the RC5 client. My p3 used to run @ 45C at full load...my new Athlon rig runs @ 64C !! Is that normal?

What temps are you guys running and what CPU Fans are you using? I want to get this baby back online cuz it cracks like a real mofo 🙂

Oh BTW I am using a thermaltake superorb for a CPU Cooler also have a full sized tower and 8 -80 MM Sunon fans in the box that is why it is blowing my mind with how much heat this CPU Generates.

Ausm
 
Superorb?....ahem
Their widely regarded as being inadequate for cooling high end Athlons by the o/cing community.
64C is regarded as being on the high side, maybe too high. It does depend on many other factors though: ambient temps, motherboard brand, case cooling.
Also note that the temp is not the die temperature, coz Athlons don't have on-die temperature reading like the P3s. The temp is measured in the socket (under the cpu) normally.
I'm running an MC462 as well with a delta fan on a 1.1@1.326 T/bird. Cpu temps are about 20C over ambient on an AsusA7V. M/b temps are about 5C over ambient.
Take a look at
Toms Hardware Review for details on the best coolers. It's about the best review on the net at the moment.

If you need any more help, just ask

Russman
 
64C is a bit hot. You generally want to stay under 55C under load. Superorbs aren't terribly good coolers, you might want to consider getting something better. Sounds like you've got plenty of case cooling, assuming you've got intakes and exhausts setup right.

My Tbird-C 1000@1377MHz (9x153) averages around 46-47C under load. I'm using a Vantec FCE-62540D (Delta 38CFM fan) and the generic paste that came with it. Case is an Enlight 7237 with a Sunon 80mm and a dual 40mm fan hard drive cooler for intake, Sunon 80mm and power supply fan for exhaust, and another Sunon 80mm inside the middle of the case blowing cool air from the bottom of the case up over the chipset and the processor. Case temp is usually 23C.
 
T-Bird C 1.2 gig at 1.444 160 mgz bus Full load at 47 C Mobo Temp 21 c.

I have a lower 80 mm intake, powersupply out take.

The Heatsink is a large, generic with a 60x10 mm fan using a thermal pad
 
Complaining about heat from just ONE Athlon box?!? :Q Try running EIGHT Athlon 700s in your basement(in addition to the other boxes too! 😱 😛

EDIT: BTW, my Tbird 1000@1300 is at 56 Celsius. 😉
 
I've got a 1.2 @1.36 or so. I've got a couple of observations...

As many have pointed out, there is no way to know the temp of your Bird on a socket A, your temp seems at least 10C higher than most people, do you perhaps have a Asus board (they tend to report higher temps)?

My case on/off temps vary by 5C or so, a fairly appreciable difference. I do this rather than deal with 8 fans 😛

I went from a basic Taisol/silicon compound to a copper base Taisol & AS II--no difference in reported temps! Perhaps there really is a difference, but the inadequacies of the socket A prevent accurate temperature monitoring.

Sandra reads a couple of degrees higher than MBM.

 
As long as you're considering the "Gheto" approach - how about the Martha Stewart approach?

1.2GHz T-bird @ 1.282GHz 43C/109F using a FOP-32 with a 60mm YS Tech fan.
 
Complaining about heat from just ONE Athlon box?!? Try running EIGHT Athlon 700s in your basement(in addition to the other boxes too!)

Hey, networkman, why not just hook the computers up to your ventilation system in the winter? At least then you wouldn't have to worry about heating your house!! 😀 😛

Seriously though, ausm, those temperatures are a little high. You should probably look into getting a better fan, like the GlobalWin WBK38 or CAK38 (if you can stand the noise) or a decent Taisol cooler. Check 2cooltek.com for good coolers. You might also want to try a little Arctic Silver II thermal paste on your heatsink.

Nick

edit: spelling (need coffee . . .)
 
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