Question on CPU Temperature Monitoring Programs

[Udgnim]

I have the following:

CPU: AMD 4400+ X2
MOBO: BIOSTAR TForce TF7025-M2 AM2
CPU FAN: Tuniq Tower 120
VIDEO CARD: AMD 4870
PSU: Silverstone OP 650
Case is open
120 mm fan as exhaust
120 mm fan as intake
Ambient room temperature is probably 70-80 degrees F

I am considering OCing my 4400+, but I have no idea which program is correct for monitoring CPU temperatures.

So far, I've looked at Rightmark, Core Temp, Speed Fan, and the CPU temperature outputted in my mobo's BIOS.

At idle, Rightmark and Core Temp are saying 10' C for CPU core temperature.

Speed Fan also has 10' C for "Core" temp, but has two "Temp1" temperatures showing 20'C and 48'C (don't know if this relates in anyway to CPU temperature).

My mobo BIOS is showing 50' C.

Cool N' Quiet should be disabled in BIOS and Windows XP power configuration is set to "Always On."

Other thing that confuses me is that an idle temp of 10' C seems too low to me. Anyone able to advise what is supposed to be the expected idle temperature and which temperature monitoring program is trustworthy? Thanks.

 

[cubeless]

try hwmonitor from cpuid (cpuz maker)...

if the bios shows 50c, then u may not have your hsf on good... that's a bit high for idling with a tuniq...

 

[TridenT]

That's REALLY high for a tuniq Tower, you have it mounted incorrectly or are using the incorrect amount of TIM.

 

[cubeless]

i didn't want to scare him since he's new...

 

[bharatwaja]

try remounting the tuniq.....

Also, have you done a BIOS update??? Look for BIOS updates for your mobo....

 

[Drsignguy]

Originally posted by: cubeless
i didn't want to scare him since he's new...

He just did.


And Welcome to Anandtech!

I have the Tuniq and at full load I get around 54c on all 4 cores so your temps just dont seem to jive. I would remove it and check your TIM. You should have just enough to cover with a thin layer over the cpu. If the TIM is oozing over the sides, that is a good indication of to much. If it's not oozing over and there seems like there is a lot, this is a good indication of a not so well seated Tuniq tower. Clean your CPU with alcohol and use a coffee filter to wipe off after applying. Then apply your TIM. Here is a Screenshot of what it should look like.
Your load temps are what you should be looking at, Use coretemp, speedfan or HWMonitor to watch over as you put a load on your cpu.