Intel 775 3.0 ghz

[jutaejr]

I just bought a retail Intel 775 3.0ghz with stock heatsink/fan. When I checked the cpu temp in the bios, it read 69C. Is this a safe temp? What is the normal cpu temp range for this cpu?

 

[anandtechrocks]

Let it sit for a while, it will cool down. I put together a 530 machine last weekend and I noticed high temperatures also. It seems right at startup the chip gets really hot, but when I let it sit for an hour or so, it went down to the 50's. Just to be safe, I would make sure you have the HS seated correctly, it takes a lot of pressure to get that HS in.

 

[Saint Nick]

if i were you, i would invest in a better heatsink/fan combo.

 

[anandtechrocks]

If you buy retail, you should not have to buy a new heatsink and fan... unless you really plan to overclock.

 

[Aenslead]

Originally posted by: jutaejr
I just bought a retail Intel 775 3.0ghz with stock heatsink/fan. When I checked the cpu temp in the bios, it read 69C. Is this a safe temp? What is the normal cpu temp range for this cpu?

No, its not. It will certainly throtle down and you will have less performance that what you payed for.

The HSF that Intel bundles is of good quality, so I would defenetly check your case insides: try wrapping all your cables so they don't interfeer with the air flow. Try checking if the HSF is correctly pressed against the processor. You must have at least an intake fan and an exhaust fan.

Good luck.

 

[anandtechrocks]

Aenslead, I recently used one of these, they jump to around 70C or so for a few minutes (not continuously at 70) then drop to 50's. Furthermore, even when the chip says it is 70C the heatsink isn't even warm to touch.

 

[jutaejr]

OK, i got it down to 47C at idle.

 

[imported_2x]

45-50 degrees is normal load temp for the 500's and 600 series P4's with stock heatsink and fan with good case.