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Lolboy
02-18-2003, 03:28 PM
Just wondered how hot I can let the system and cpu temperature get to. I am running Winbond hardware doctor which came with my Abit mobo.
It detects my cpu running at about 50ish and mobo up to 54ish. Is this too hot or what?

cheers, Lolboy
lechumbl
02-18-2003, 03:41 PM
Hi Lolboy,

That issue will be agrued all day long.
Some say that is too high, some say it is OK.

AMD says that you can run at 70 C all day long, with no damage.
I sure would not.

That temp is high, but will not cause any damage to the CPU.

If you could get it down a little, that would be nice, if not, you still will be OK, with no damage to the CPU.

Take care......

PS........Good to see you posting here once in a while. :D Stop being a stranger. :p
spldart
02-18-2003, 03:41 PM
I have stabily run AMD's to 62c for months at a time. This is within spec but warmer than most peeps are confortable with. I since put an aftermarket HSF on and run mid to high 40's. I am overclocking it.
Drake
02-18-2003, 07:00 PM
Mine runs 60C or so constantly, depending on the weather. Seeing how it's cooled down a bit, I'm 56C ATM. 100% stable.
Lolboy
02-19-2003, 03:15 PM
ok, so my cpu is ok. How about my system temp?

Sorry about these basic questions but as some of you may know I'm new to this socket setup.


Cheers, lolboy.
lechumbl
02-19-2003, 03:26 PM
Hi Lolboy,

The system temps are a little high.
I would be a little concerned.
Do you have some fans to pull out the heated air?
Sounds like the ambiant air temp in the case could use a fan or two for hot air removal.
At least leave the side cover off, and see if the temps drop. If they do, then for sure think about side and top fans for bringing in cool air and drawing out hot air.

Take care.....
Drake
02-19-2003, 07:43 PM
Another problem could be poor contact between the nb and the cooler. None of the Via or nForce2 chipsets are flat, so manufacturers are known to screw up here.
feisty84
02-21-2003, 07:08 AM
Most motherboards only give you the surface temperature of your CPU. The actual temperature of your core tends to be 10-15*C (depending on cooling) higher than the surface temperature so it is worth considering this.