74'C core temp safe with E6550?

Jango · 21 Nov 2010 at 20:53

I just ran the Intel burn test. (Doing it properly with 20 runs, all background programs disabled, custom free RAM etc.)

The Intel burn test said that my system was able to maintain stability, but
the core temperatures went up to 74'C on my E6550 with an Intel stock heatsink. Is this something to be worried about?

Would appreciate any help/advice.

MooMoo444 · 21 Nov 2010 at 20:57

74 is fine, nothing to worry about.

hlennie · 22 Nov 2010 at 07:52

U might get away with a 3ghz overclock as well little boost for u

iTek · 22 Nov 2010 at 07:57

On stock heatsink that sounds about right.

Nothing to worry about, you could always upgrade the cooler for a bit of extra comfort.

Jango · 22 Nov 2010 at 17:08

Just bought a Freezer Pro 7, so I will try to reach 3.2GHz with that.