Idle/Load temps X2 4200+

[AZReDWiNG]

I overclocked my Athlon X2 4200+ to around 2.6GHz (238MHz x 11). My idle/load temps are ~36C/~66C when running two instances of Prime95.

Apparently, X2's maximum temperature is 65C, and I'm going over that -- but only when both cores are stressed for a long amount of time. If I keep the clock at 238x11, will this hurt me in the long run? I guess what I'm trying to say is, am I running too hot on full load? I'm not sure if I'll ever 100% stress both cores at the same time for hours on end, so... yeah.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Erasertone]

66C is really hot...you must have set the voltage too high.

 

[Erasertone]

don't overclock too high if you don't have adequate cooling solution... especially if you are only using a stock fan & heatsink.

 

[AZReDWiNG]

I was using a ThermalTake Silent 939 K8, but I switched to a Thermaltake Big Typhoon. At 238x11 my temps are now 32/52. Is this more acceptable?

And by the way, how "good" is my overclock?

 

[stevty2889]

My 4200+ is at 238x11 also(2.618ghz) 1.475v. I am using the stock AMD heatsink, and my idle/load temps are 35c/51c. You were running way too hot before, but your temps are just about right now. It's a pretty decent overclock, seems most of the 4200/4400+ get to just under 2.6ghz.