Is 55C (load) too high of temp for a P3?

[Sato]

also from fsb 133:133:33 to 143:143:35 can i keep my vcore at 1.70v (default) or do i need to up to 1.75v
it looks stable at 1.70v, so when do you know if increase voltage is required?

thanks

 

[HansHurt]

What CPU are you using, and what is it OC'd at? PIII can handle 55 degrees just fine IMO, and if your stable there doesn't seem to be a need to up the voltage. If you can drop a few bucks on a better HSF, and lower your temp do it, but your not gonna fry at 55.

 

[Sato]

I got a P3 866 @ 929 on a Asus CUSL2-C
using the intel (stock) HS/fan, what would work better - new HS/fan or a case/chassis fan?

 

[bacillus]

<< what would work better - new HS/fan or a case/chassis fan? >>


actually for best results it will be a combination of the two!

 

[AndyHui]

Although the processor can handle that sort of temperature, it does seem quite high.

 

[rcraig]

I have a P3 700 @ 933 at 1.75v. At idle it is 42c, but recently I exited out of a game and MBM said 59c. Everything seems stable but will this hurt my CPU in the long run?

 

[Olias]

I too have a P3-700 @ 933 but mine runs at 1.65 volts and I'm using an Alpha PEP66T cooler. My rig used to hit 60C and now never goes above 44C. Idles around 32C. Lowering my vcore below default was done in the BIOS but I first had to hard jumper it on the slot adapter to 1.5 volts.