Is My Overclocked P3 Too Hot?

[Olias]

I have a P3-700E oc'd to 933Mhz at the default 1.65v core voltage. It is very stable but runs a little hot with my Gorb cooler. Idle is around 32^C and stressed can hit as high as 55^C. Is this a concern or normal?

Thanks, olias

 

[The_Lurker]

The P3's are rated for up to 80 or 90, can't remember, but something much higher than 55. SO if it's stable, it's not really too big a concern. However, it may speed up electronic migration thus speeding up the degredatoin of your CPU and shortening it's lifespan greatly. I used to run my katmai at default w/ the retail hs/fan and their junk thermal paste and my temps are around 50-60's. That's default from Intel!

 

[ku]

isn't 55 degrees is okay for some people.. but for me,,, i'd say dont go over 50... probably cuz i plan to use a computer for about 2 years