CPU Temperatures?

[REDtoLINE]

Ok, so i just got my new system up and running, but i am a total noob at this stuff. Just getting the computer built and running was a MAJOR accomplishment for me, but now i think its time to first take care of my new investment, and then learn how to tweak it.

All i want to know for now is, what is a stable temperature for my CPU to be running? On average i would say it is 45C and after i played the BF2 Demo, it was at 49C, now is that too hot, or is that good? This also has the new San Diego core, so it should run cooler than a plain Clawhammer, right?

Also, what are stable temps for my system, and for my gfx card?

Ill put my specs here because i know all of this depends on what hardware you are running:

AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego
MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum
OCz Dual CH 2GB (2x1GB) 2-3-2-5 DDR 400
Rosewill X800XL 256MB
WD Raptor 74GB 10000 RPM SATA
Seasonic S12-500

and i know the rest doesnt matter...

PS - NOTHING on my system is overclocked

 

[Continuity27]

Originally posted by: REDtoLINE
All i want to know for now is, what is a stable temperature for my CPU to be running? On average i would say it is 45C and after i played the BF2 Demo, it was at 49C, now is that too hot, or is that good? This also has the new San Diego core, so it should run cooler than a plain Clawhammer, right?

My clawhammer (4000+) runs at 53C load, and my room is pretty cool right now. So I'd say you're doing good. Better than me anyways. :thumbsup:

 

[mettleh3d]

my 3400 never exceeds 34C, however my buddies 3200+ is 68C. I'm terribly confused!

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: REDtoLINE

Also, what are stable temps for my system, and for my gfx card?

Stable temps are whatever temps your system runs stably at, and the same for the gfx card.
I'd say avoid the high 50's, but each chip is different. Find your max stable clock frequency, and the temps that accompany that frequency are YOUR max stable temps.

 

[REDtoLINE]

Well, im just scared because i dont know if i properly installed the heatsink right, although it is amazingly hot when i touch it, so i guess i installed it right, but i dont understand what you mean by finding you own stable temps, i mean, how do i know if my cpu is stable?

 

[l Xes l]

Originally posted by: mettleh3d
my 3400 never exceeds 34C, however my buddies 3200+ is 68C. I'm terribly confused!

daz total BS on air cool... ur temp monitor is wrong.. get a real temp sensor and measure it..

 

[mettleh3d]

which one is BS? i swear my 3400+ is 34C, his maaaaaaay be wrong.
I use Everest to detect my temp

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: mettleh3d
which one is BS? i swear my 3400+ is 34C, his maaaaaaay be wrong.
I use Everest to detect my temp

Use the BIOS.