Recommended Internal Temperatures?

[Atropine]

I currently have a Soyo P4ISR Motherboard running a P4 1.6Ghz. I'm using SmartGuardian to display processor and motherboard temperatures. First question is how acurate is SmartGuardian in displaying internal temperatures? What is the recommended temperature ranges that I should be? I am currently showing 41 'C for both processor and Mobo.

 

[een]

That doesn't seem right, cpu is always 8-15C higher than case ...

 

[Sammy5000]

More accurate temps can be had from the Bios. I have always experienced variations in apps that monitor temps (MBM5, Sandra 2003, etc). Even the Bios settings can be a little off, but not as much as these apps.

 

[nycdude]

Hi all,

I am new to this temp thing.

So... what is the best way to take the temperature under load and not???

Currently have a Asus A7N8X dlx board with 2500+ running.

Please LMK
Thx

 

[RedDog75]

Originally posted by: nycdude
Hi all,

I am new to this temp thing.

I can relate... I have been working on my own box for a couple weeks now trying to get that sweet spot of a temp.

So... what is the best way to take the temperature under load and not???

Currently have a Asus A7N8X dlx board with 2500+ running.

From what I've seen, there are a few good ways to get your temp. By far the best way is through your BIOS - this should be the most accurate reading. Of course you won't get to play around with it too much. I personally use SpeedFan to check on my temps while I casually run through my programs - its got a great feature that lets you keep an eye on your CPU (or whatever temp you want to watch) by setting it in the sys task bar (bottom right corner windows).

Also, I use SiSoft Sandra especially to test my CPU, etc on temps (burn-ins). If you are currently at 41C CPU and you are not overclocking, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

That being said, if your system temp is also at 41C either you have a really kick $@# cooling system that isn't working just right (e.g. your cpu is staying at system temp) or your sensors are goofy. You may want to check that you are getting enough output from the back of your box (i.e. getting the heated air out). Or maybe you are just in a really really hot room that won't let you system get any cooler anyway????

Just some thoughts

 

[nycdude]

[From what I've seen, there are a few good ways to get your temp. By far the best way is through your BIOS - this should be the most accurate reading. Of course you won't get to play around with it too much. I personally use SpeedFan to check on my temps while I casually run through my programs - its got a great feature that lets you keep an eye on your CPU (or whatever temp you want to watch) by setting it in the sys task bar (bottom right corner windows).

Also, I use SiSoft Sandra especially to test my CPU, etc on temps (burn-ins). If you are currently at 41C CPU and you are not overclocking, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

That being said, if your system temp is also at 41C either you have a really kick $@# cooling system that isn't working just right (e.g. your cpu is staying at system temp) or your sensors are goofy. You may want to check that you are getting enough output from the back of your box (i.e. getting the heated air out). Or maybe you are just in a really really hot room that won't let you system get any cooler anyway????

Just some thoughts

Thanks for the reply.

The system is overclocked a little. Its running as an xp3000. I would overclock it some more but I think I need a better hs/f cooling solution. I checked the system bios when its idle but I guess I can use sisoft sandra when games are playing and check it that way also.

btw, is the sisoft software called Max3????

 

[RedDog75]

Originally posted by: nycdude

I would overclock it some more but I think I need a better hs/f cooling solution. I checked the system bios when its idle but I guess I can use sisoft sandra when games are playing and check it that way also.

btw, is the sisoft software called Max3????

A couple of things... when you check BIOS, you have to consider that your computer just booted up and was working your CPU. Since you'll be running in your OS most of the time (unless you want to totally geek out and play in your BIOS all day!), you're going to really want to test your system after everything is loaded and you've watched the temps stabilize a little. Don't worry about using Sandra during game play - Sandra has a built in "Burn-In" feature that can run your CPU at 100% if you want it to for a little while. This is the true test of stability. (Oh yeah, Sandra is Max3, just the newest version).

Also, when you do upgrade your HSF and Case Fans, check out the forums here for good advice. Or else check out Silent PC Review if you really go all out to quiet your box. Good luck!