IMO: This is one of the best written posts about C2D Temps I have found

[leeland]

I thought the person who wrote this did an excellent job of laying all the information out in an easy to read format

Article

Thought I would share with everyone

Leeland

 

[MarcVenice]

Looks good, but all you basicaly need to know is not to get temps above 60-65 celsius ^^ And that raising your vcore correlates positively to your core's temperature.

 

[leeland]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Looks good, but all you basicaly need to know is not to get temps above 60-65 celsius ^^ And that raising your vcore correlates positively to your core's temperature.

yep...the problem I had was figuring out what tool indicates the correct temp since there are different temps that are reported...

Now if I could find some decent information on the explination of vDroop (if that is the correct term) and how that should be interpreted I would be happy...

I have a P5B Deluxe and want to understand how that correlates from what I have set in the BIOS to what is reported in the monitors like CPU-Z

 

[MarcVenice]

Hmz only way to be sure is to hook up a voltage meter, or someone else has to have done it before you, and reported back on it, how reliable is 1 single test though ? Also, I think it's vdrop, but don't take my word for it. I think it has something to do with the core getting less vcore, because when your system comes under heavy load, other hardware will need more power as well, and then your power supply can't hack it resulting in 'vdrop', which could then result in system instability ... Better have some longtime poster confirm this though ...

Oh, vdroop also exists, and is basicaly the same thing, the vcore on your cpu being lowered, but it happens due to motherboard specifications, seems to be a protection of some sort.