temp monitoring

[joeyjojoe]

I have an Abit KT7A Raid and an Athlon 1.2 GH. I am somewhat worried about the temp of my CPU. I downloaded this program called Hmonitor Pro (shareware) and it says my idle temp is really good (32-35 C) but when I put strain on the CPU it says the temp goes up to 55 C. This can't be right for the CPU, can it? Additionally, I ran a burn in utility and my computer, although 55 C, still worked and I didn't crack the die or anything. So, is the monitoring program crap or are these temps acceptable?

If the program is crap, does anyone know of a good one?

 

[Mikewarrior2]

hardware monitor used to be good, but I haven't used it in a long time... have you tried motherboard monitor?


Mike

P.S. What heatsink are you using?

 

[joeyjojoe]

no i haven't. know where i can get it (i.e. the company that makes it).

Thanks.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

MBM