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pc spec:amd athlon 64 5600+
4gig ram
512 ati graphics card
2x dvd writer
1xhard drive
vista
ive been havin a look on net at recomended pc temps,but everyone says different.
i checked in bios and it states: internal cpu temp42c+- mboard temp31c+-
should i use cpu quiet fan facility????
i understand this is not under load(playin games)
is this safe
Hi anderson, the temps you wrote above seem to be fine with me, I´m presuming they are idle temperatures. Ofcourse you could get them even lower with a bigger fan/heatsink but there´s nothing to be worried about. There are certain programs out there such as Prime95 you could use to "stress" your CPU to find out how hot it gets under full load. If you decide to try Prime out then please post back with the results. Matt
EDIT: Prime95 64 bit
from what i've found with the cpu fan setting in the bios is it will only work on a 4pin set up. newegg does have a switch here and here to easily control the fan speeds. i use these mostly for the annoying stock intel fans (those things are loud) but end up putting them on every one i've built, so far
"What is the normal temperature for a running processor, i.e., x86...??"
To find the temperature range for a CPU, the source is on the CPU mfg'r website. Search for "limits", "thermal", or "temperature". The limits vary by specific model. See www.intel.com or www.amd.com
So. it depends on the precise brand and model of processor. See this and this.
As LH and I said, it really depends on the precise model and ambient temp. 60C is 140F. Whether that's "normal" also depends on whether that temp is of the CPU under load or at idle. 60C might be a little high for idle, but unless you know your specific model's range (see my previous post), that's just a guess.
And if it's a laptop, the model and the chill mat model (if you use one) comes into the equation too. Laptops "normally" run hotter than desktops because of the small case and less air circulation.
"anderson's" specs look like a desktop, but you, nikhil2761115, may be talking about a laptop . . . I don't know.
(BTW, nikhil2761115, not saying this nastily or abrasively, but it would probably be better if you started your own thread instead of hijacking this one.
There's two reasons for this:
1. You won't know if any posters making responses on this thread are addressing your issue or anderson's, UNLESS they say who they're specifically responding to . . . which will confuse you both if they don't. While your issues are similar, there may be different approaches . . . which will further confuse you nikhil2761115.
2. You won't have to root through this thread for any responses specifically to you, because if you start your own, you will be the "default respondee" . . . and someone will likely make the same comments I have here if another poster puts their issue in your thread.
Again, please don't take this as an abrasive comment . . . just a friendly tip.)
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