Advice needed for Temperature Monitoring Software

jwhalley · 9 Jun 2009 at 19:31

Hi guys,

Recently got some artifacts whilst gaming so thought i better sort out some temperature monitoring software for my computer. Found different software to measure cpr/hdd/video temp, but when looking at the cpu core temp for e-8400, i noticed they give different readouts. For example when on load:-

RealTemp displays 58-60c
CPUID HWM displays 63-65c
Speedfan displays 68-70c

How do i know what the correct temp is?

Also, is there any guidelines for recommended safe temperature ranges for:-?

CPU (e-8400)
Hard Drives
Graphics Cards (3870x2)

Thanks a lot for your help

MikeHunt79 · 9 Jun 2009 at 19:36

Coretemp is supposed to be good, try OCCT also.

setter · 9 Jun 2009 at 19:44

For graphics card temp readings id suggest gpuz, for safe temps for various hardware i tend to use the following.

cpu, 70-75c @100% load
Hard drive, 40c
Graphics cards tend to run pretty hot, but this can be addressed with manually raising the fan speed or using automatic fan profiles.

theheyes · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:56

The guys in the overclocking/cooling forum will probably be able to help more. You could probably do with a tool that graphs temperature also which might be more useful.

Your CPU temps don't actually look anything out of the ordinary, have you overclocked the card at all?