Need Help with CPU Temp Diode v. Socket

[Fern]

As I'm OC'ing the rig below, I am trying to monitor temps as is often suggested. In researching posts/guides regarding this subject there is apparantly a difference between socket temps and diode temps. Diode temps seems the more important.

My questions:

1) is diode temp from the core (or some internal part) of the cpu?

2) is socket temp from the little "probe looking-thing" under the cpu that one can see before installing the cpu?

3) Is it true the NF7-S does not report diode temps?

4) If #3 is true, how to rectify this oversight on Abit's part?

As always, Thanks for sharing your knowledge/insights



BTW, if #4 can be rectified, how get mbm5 to monitor the second (diode) temp?

 

[myocardia]

Just add 8-10°C to the socket temp, and you'll now know your diode temp.

 

[Sheriff]

Common prblem with reads and let the Mind adjust the Temps cause NO holds true in your ?'s (cept 3) and I wonder how accurate that is!