computer temps

[fLum0x]

I just built my new PC last night and i have never had a temperature monitor. The case came with two, and one of them is sitting between my heatsink and processor. While the other is sitting on my 36.7gb raptor. What would be an idle temperature for the processor, hard drives, and graphics cards? Also, what would the load temperature of them be? I just want an overall idea so i know what is good and bad in general. Should i have to worry about the temperature of other things??

 

[dennisjai215]

it would just depend on what processor/video card you have it varies.. not everything is the same temp... and it depends what HSF is on it.. and for the HD who knows -_-

 

[fLum0x]

computer specs:

amd 64 3400+
WD raptor 36.7gb
2 wd 120gb 7200rpm
lite-on dvd burner
lite-on combo drive
sony floppy
gigabyte k8ns pro
1gb corsair xms pc3200
antec 550w true control
geforce 3 ti200 (as of right now...x800xt ASAP)
thermaltake silent boost hsf

i also applied thermal compound (artic silver 5) to the 3400+

 

[GreatBarracuda]

That's one helluva rig! Dennisjai is right .. the components that contribute to the heat buildup inside the case (and the ones to keep an eye on) are the processor and the video card. Since I don't have the same motherboard and processor as you...I wouldn't know the reasonable temps for your rig..but there are A LOT of people here who would. But I can tell you for sure that idle temp should be less than 45C for cpu and 40C for motherboard. Load shouldn't exceed 55C for cpu and 50C for motherboard unless there's something wrong. I may be a little off here .. anyone else care to verify?

 

[fLum0x]

well, maybe i am just a good builder, but i am at 39.7C when running WC3 in full and 38.9C on computer load. On idle i am at 36.9C. That is only for the processor tho.

the raptor is between 26.1C and 29.4C. First being idle and 29.4 being load.

those are also the max values i have seen according to the temp gauges on my case. i thought there was a software monitor that came with the mobo but i cant find it.

 

[SilentZero]

Well, from my experience the temps of the 3400+ are low initially, and increase over time. When I installed mine, it was between 34C idle and 38C at load for a good 3-4 weeks at least. After some time the heat gradually rose to a steady average of about 39C idle and as high as 46C while under heavy load. My 74gb raptors run pretty darn cool, much cooler than my larger disks, although that has to do in my option with the 120mm intake fan blowing over them (use Antec P-160W).
Give it some time, and your temps will balance out. Did you do a burn-in by the way?

 

[GreatBarracuda]

SilentZero's pretty much got it. My temps were a bit low too initially and then they balance out after a while. The highest I have gone is 41/47C for cpu/mobo after 1 hour of hardcore gaming at room temperature around 37-38 degrees celsius (this after applying arctic silver 5 and getting a second 120mm case fan). My idle temps are lower than that...34/38C cpu/mobo most of the times but 35/39 nowadays (way too much sun in my room). Now you should get idea of what kinda temps are ok.

 

[fLum0x]

ok thanks guys. i have an antec p-160 also, so it is all good.

what is a burn-in?? maybe i just havent heard of it called this, but i am lost on that term.

 

[GreatBarracuda]

It's when you test your cpu hardcore to see if it's stable and can handle the load. There's a program by the same name, called "CPU Burn-in". Basically it makes your cpu do a lot of calculations etc so that the temps start going up. I recommend you try that. But start off doing short intervals, i.e. 5-10 mins and monitor your cpu temp while you do this. It should go up and then stop at some temp. Try it, if temps start shooting up like crazy, just abort.

 

[fLum0x]

do i have to do this burn in thing??? doesnt sound like fun.

also, does anyone know if gigabyte comes with a temperature monitoring program? because i didnt get one that i see. its the k8ns pro

 

[GreatBarracuda]

I don't know if you got the wrong impression, but CPU Burn-in doesn't make your cpu go crazy, trust me The highest your temp's gonna go is like 52C, i'm sure. Just give it a try, it wouldn't hurt. But you have to be monitoring the temp closely while doing this!!! And I don't know if Gigabyte comes with a temperature monitor, keep looking.

 

[SilentZero]

Well from my experince burn-ins don't hurt, unless you over do it (which is why there are warning galore in most burn-in apps). I always do it on every build and never had a problem, so id say its pretty darn safe. I personally use Sandra 2004 for burn-ins. And no, you don't have to do it. Im not sure if the gigabyte boards comes with a temp monitor app...but the P-160 case does allow monitoring of temps (2 temp sensors w/ display). If your looking for a stand-alone app, I used to use motherboard monitor. It works good, but I still prefer using the temp sensors.