Question on Intel's Thermal Analysis Tool

[Twitch22]

Hello all.

Okay, so I've achieved a stable 3.0 Ghz OC on my E6600 using the stock Intel cooler. Been running for 72 hours straight now having run through several passes of Prime and PC Mark with out incident. Using Intel's TAT, I'm getting 44C on Core 1, 41C on Core 2 at idle with the temps going to 64C and 61C at 100% load respectively. At idle, the stock cooler is spinning around 1900-2100 RPM.

My question is, how do these temps sound to you guys? I know that I shouldn't trust Asus' AI Boost or PC Probe for acurate temp monitoring, but how about what the TAT is telling me? Obviously, I'm not going to push this OC anymore without going to aftermarket cooling (Noctua's NH-U12F has been put at the top of my list), but if these temps are right, I'm thinking I can live with the stock cooling solution for right now.

Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions!

Twitch

 

[cmdrdredd]

TAT > any probe software and is the same as core temp.

Those temps are ok because you have the stock HSF, but I wouldn't overclock with it.

 

[CurseTheSky]

Definately no overclocking if you're getting 60C+ at load. It won't hurt it for now, but if you're planning on overclocking, at least get an Arctic Freezer Pro. Spend a bit more, and you can have even lower temps.

Before my PSU died (awaiting RMA), I was getting 26-32C idle, and around 40-44C load with the E6600 at stock voltage, stock speeds, an water cooling.

 

[Canai]

Intel specifies that the maximum allowable core temp on their Core 2 Duo's is 60ºC. I'm not sure how you managed to break 60º But I'd drop your OC down until you get a better cooler. At least if you want to keep that chip.

 

[myocardia]

Umm, it's called reading comprehension. He's already at 3.0 Ghz. And I definitely wouldn't try to go any higher, until your aftermarket heatsink arrives. If you aren't planning on getting an aftermarket hsf, I'd lower the OC.

 

[renozi]

you guys are silly gooses! just don't let your cpu hit 85C in TAT and you should be fine. guys mine can hit 75Cin TAT at 3.5GHz and still be perfectly stable.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: renozi
you guys are silly gooses! just don't let your cpu hit 85C in TAT and you should be fine. guys mine can hit 75Cin TAT at 3.5GHz and still be perfectly stable.

It doesn't involve stability, it involves longevity.

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: renozi
you guys are silly gooses! just don't let your cpu hit 85C in TAT and you should be fine. guys mine can hit 75Cin TAT at 3.5GHz and still be perfectly stable.

Originally posted by: Twitch22
Hello all.

Okay, so I've achieved a stable 3.0 Ghz OC on my E6600 using the stock Intel cooler. Been running for 72 hours straight now having run through several passes of Prime and PC Mark with out incident. Using Intel's TAT, I'm getting 44C on Core 1, 41C on Core 2 at idle with the temps going to 64C and 61C at 100% load respectively. At idle, the stock cooler is spinning around 1900-2100 RPM.

My question is, how do these temps sound to you guys? I know that I shouldn't trust Asus' AI Boost or PC Probe for acurate temp monitoring, but how about what the TAT is telling me? Obviously, I'm not going to push this OC anymore without going to aftermarket cooling (Noctua's NH-U12F has been put at the top of my list), but if these temps are right, I'm thinking I can live with the stock cooling solution for right now.

Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions!

Twitch

If I'm not mistaken, he's talking about core temps, not die temps. And Core temps max at 60º and die temps at 85º.

 

[cbuchach]

I am running now and getting 63-66 with my E6600 at 3558MHz and 1.5V.

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: cbuchach
I am running now and getting 63-66 with my E6600 at 3558MHz and 1.5V.

Those temps are good for 100% under TAT. :thumbsup:

Normal high load programs like encoding and certain videogames won't even come close to those temps.