How Hot is Too Hot? (CPU and System)

[Dan7608]

Just in the bios my CPU got up to 123 Degrees Fahrenheight. Should I use thermal paste or add another fan? Thanks

 

[jcmkk]

It would be more usefull if you gave your speed in celcius because that is what most people use for PC temps. To me anything over 55 degrees celcuis is too hot. I could convert your temp to celcius but I'm too lazy.

 

[Jgtdragon]

I think thats around 52 C (just a guess, also to lazy to convert). Might what to add some artic silver on your cpu.

Well, as long its stable it really doesn't matter.

 

[Damascus]

50C sounds good if you're using a high speed Athlon. What is your chip, speed, and mobo?

 

[Dan7608]

Epox 8KHA+ Motherboard
AMD Athlon XP 1800+

Its about 51 Celcius

 

[Mltsao]

Its fine.

Adding Arctic Silver III would be cool though.

 

[Dan7608]

Whats Arctic Silver?

 

[Dan7608]

Also I have yet to install Windows, do u think the temp will go up once I start using Windows?

 

[Spoon]

I have the same setup as you and Im sitting at 41 right now