Temperature of 38 C ok under Full RC5 load... read inside please..

[Krueger81]

Hey there.

I am using a P III 600e@800 and I am running RC5 under full load the CPU gets about 38-40C ... is that a good temperature. I am using an Alpha FC-PALK35 with a YS-Tech fan and Arctic Silver Paste.

Let me know

Krueger81

Its not cB0 stepping.

 

[toph99]

thats a great temp! i would try using something a little more demanding than RC5 as it only tests some parts of the CPU. try playing UT for a while, or Quake3, something like that which stresses all of the CPU. a basic rule of thumb is that so long as you are under 50C, you're doing ok

 

[Krueger81]

I don't play Quake 3 or Unreal T. Any other programs I could test the CPU with.

Krueger81

 

[SuperSix]

Download Prime95. Heats it up quickly, and 38c is a good temp. I wouldn't be alarmed until I was close to 50c.

 

[SmackdownHotel]

Yup, 38c at max load is really really good! You could also try a program called "CPU Stability Test" which I think you can find at www.tweakfiles.com

 

[rushr]

I've found that RC5 max's out my cpu temps more than UT,CPU stability test or anything else on my systems.I ran the others on my CelII 633@950 and thought I was stable.As soon as I started running RC5 my temps skyrocketed and I had to get better cooling.

 

[robg1701]

Welcome to the 38C club
I have an Athlon 500 (well, it aint anymore, LOL) which under full rc5 load in warmer times got to about 38C. As i live in the UK and its now into Autumn/winter, its coooooooooooooooooooooold. My room just happens to be by far the coldest room in the house as well Bye Bye 38C, hello 32C. Time for more o/c me thinks, hehe.