Temperature Question

[imported_Noob]

Whenever I play games, my CPU can heat between 40 and 50 degrees celcius. This only happens when I play games, when out of games it runs at around 35 degrees. I have had this computer for a year. Could this have worn out my CPU and cause a performance and stability decrease?

 

[PCHPlayer]

No. This is perfectly normal. Games put quite a stress on the CPU and as a result it heats up. If your temperatures are higher than they were a year ago then I would check for dust on your heatsink. Also remember that room temperature play a big part in the CPU temp.

 

[HardWarrior]

It's extreme temp changes that wear things out. I think the process is called electro-migration. Your temps are pretty good though. Are you having performance and\or stability problems.

 

[imported_Noob]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
It's extreme temp changes that wear things out. I think the process is called electro-migration. Your temps are pretty good though. Are you having performance and\or stability problems.

No problems so far. I was debating whether to get a new case so i can put a case fan on the side. Would 1 case fan below the PSU make much difference?

 

[hondAS2ooo170]

Originally posted by: Noob

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
It's extreme temp changes that wear things out. I think the process is called electro-migration. Your temps are pretty good though. Are you having performance and\or stability problems.

No problems so far. I was debating whether to get a new case so i can put a case fan on the side. Would 1 case fan below the PSU make much difference?

it shouldnt

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: Noob

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
It's extreme temp changes that wear things out. I think the process is called electro-migration. Your temps are pretty good though. Are you having performance and\or stability problems.

No problems so far. I was debating whether to get a new case so i can put a case fan on the side. Would 1 case fan below the PSU make much difference?

Sure. It would help pull warm air from the area of your HSF and across your mb. Don't expect miracles though. 🙂

 

[imported_Noob]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: Noob

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
It's extreme temp changes that wear things out. I think the process is called electro-migration. Your temps are pretty good though. Are you having performance and\or stability problems.

No problems so far. I was debating whether to get a new case so i can put a case fan on the side. Would 1 case fan below the PSU make much difference?

Sure. It would help pull warm air from the area of your HSF and across your mb. Don't expect miracles though. 🙂

Would a PCI fan blowing air up to the fan below the PSU make a difference? Or would that just heat up the PSU more?

 

[MisterChief]

Well, if you own a Prescott, 40-50 C is normal. Load temps get a little higher, but it's not worth worrying about unless you OC 🙂P).
A PCI fan would be benefecial to circulate air.

 

[cockeyed]

Your CPU temps are fine. Unless you want a new fancier case, I wouldn't waste the money on a new one. A CPU air duct is available, that can be installed on the side panel (you cut the hole), with a fan to blow cool air to the CPU. I forget where I saw these recently, but Google should turn them up. I seem to remember "Thermaltake" as the mfg.. Maybe somebody knows more about these.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: Noob

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: Noob

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
It's extreme temp changes that wear things out. I think the process is called electro-migration. Your temps are pretty good though. Are you having performance and\or stability problems.

No problems so far. I was debating whether to get a new case so i can put a case fan on the side. Would 1 case fan below the PSU make much difference?

Sure. It would help pull warm air from the area of your HSF and across your mb. Don't expect miracles though. 🙂

Would a PCI fan blowing air up to the fan below the PSU make a difference? Or would that just heat up the PSU more?

Yeah, I guess that would work, but the video card is in the way. If I used one it would be to circulate air in my case and maybe help my video card cooler a bit.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: MisterChief
Well, if you own a Prescott, 40-50 C is normal. Load temps get a little higher, but it's not worth worrying about unless you OC 🙂P).
A PCI fan would be benefecial to circulate air.

:thumbsup: There you go!

 

[imported_Noob]

Originally posted by: MisterChief
Well, if you own a Prescott, 40-50 C is normal. Load temps get a little higher, but it's not worth worrying about unless you OC 🙂P).
A PCI fan would be benefecial to circulate air.

Yes unfortunately it is a Prescott core. I wish it was Northwood.

 

[cockeyed]

I have a P4-3.0E Prescott and it idles at 38/39c - Loads to 48/49c. If it were loading to 60-70c, then I would want to cool it down some more. As I recall, the 3.0E has a design spec of 69c max.

 

[imported_Noob]

It can go up to 55 for me while running demanding applications. Also were would the air from the PCI fan go if you had no case fan?

 

[xbassman]

Originally posted by: Noob
it can go up to 55 for me while running demanding applications. Also were would the air from the PCI fan go if you had no case fan?

Ya know ...if you have no case fan currently, installing an exhaust fan in the back will dramatically lower sys/cpu temps.

Most of those slot coolers are exhaust fans and as such will draw air in through case vents, or in lieu of vents all the cracks and crevices.
If you have one that is bring in fresh air, the air will exit through the power supply or vents.

 

[dev0lution]

That's nothing to worry about on a Prescott. After 30 minutes of load using prime95, my stock cooling used to hit high 60's (or close to the end of the "safe" thermal range for my 3.4).