Core 2 6600 Temps

[Millwall.FC]

3.6ghz e6600 water cooled

all depends on if its a sunny or a cold day

cold day 32C idle 50 load
hot day 40 idle 57 load

 

[{SAS}TB]

I think the problem with quoting Cpu temps in general, let alone with the C2D is there are many variables which people dont state.

Firstly regarding the C2D, there is a very informative article over on tomshardware detailing all 3 sensors on the C2D.

Regarding the Asus P5B, if u enable PECI in bios it reduces the reported temperature (tcase) by a significant margin, in my case from 41 down to 21C.

Basically TAT reports the temps of the thermal diodes embedded in each core (tjunction), wheareas tcase is the temp of the thermal diode between the cores. Motherboards read this temp (tcase), and apply it to a set of tables which are in the bios, to estimate the average temp of the heatspreader.

This all sounds rather stupid to me as this temp is entirely dependant on what the manufacturer decides, and not on the real world temp of the cpu.

Then of course there is ambient temp, cpu speed, heatsink, etc etc.

Currently my Setup is a C2D 6600 @ stock w/stock heatsink

Ambient = 22C
Core1 = 28C
Core2 = 29C
tcase = 21C

This is with PECI enabled in bios

Hope this helps

Oh, now im really confused (and sorry for my numptyness here) - So what is PECI ? and "should " you have it on or off ??

Is having it enabled or disabled giving incorrect readings ??

I have the E6600 OCd to 3.00GHz and get (through Asus Probe, Everest, PC Wizards etc etc) idle of around 30 degrees and up to 50ish under load running Prime95 (PECI Disabled in BIOS).

Temps with Core Temp:

PECI OFF - IDLE

PECI OFF - Running Prime 95

Should I then Enable PECI, all the above mentioned programmes show a dramatic temperature drop (8-10degrees) - with Core temp showing:

PECI ON - IDLE

PECI ON - Running Prime95

Obviously the core temp readings drop with PECI enabled - the TJunction temps stay at a steady 85 - is this right?

Sorry for all the questions - but i appear to be obsessing over temps lately

 

[Alien8472]

Read this:

http://www.automotivedesignline.com/howto/196801464

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_Environment_Control_Interface

Its pretty self explanatory, having said that, temps on chips these days are not exactly straightforward, which to me defeats the object of reporting them in the first place....

edit, from asus:-

"for the CPU Core temp,
i suggest you go into bios--advanced--cpu configuration,
if you can find a PECI option here, please enable it,
then board will report correct temp using Core2 duo's special temp detection method."

 

[{SAS}TB]

Read this:

http://www.automotivedesignline.com/howto/196801464

Its pretty self explanatory, having said that, temps on chips these days are not exactly straightforward, which to me defeats the object of reporting them in the first place....

edit, from asus:-

"for the CPU Core temp,
i suggest you go into bios--advanced--cpu configuration,
if you can find a PECI option here, please enable it,
then board will report correct temp using Core2 duo's special temp detection method."

Thanks for the Link - and yes I agree !

Odd as enabling PECI "drops" the temps recorded by around 10 degrees - but after reading that article it is more the temp is being read and reported :S

so, should PECI be on or off ??

Edit

Oops, you answered my question with your edit - Cheers much appreciated

 

[ADP]

I've enabled PECI in the bios and the temp readings have dropped just like a few others have reported. ASUS probe now reports my CPU temps as around 23-24 degrees idle, and about 41 degrees under load.

The problem i'm having is the MB temp warning that I get from ASUS probe. Sometimes when i'm playing a game, it goes to 45 degrees and gives a warning.

Is ASUS probe reporting this temperature correctly, what temperature reading do other ASUS P5B Deluxe owners get for their MB TEMP?

Cheers guys,

 

[{SAS}TB]

Hi

My Mobo temps are usually around 30-32 although have been a bit higher with the recent warmer weather.

These do rise slightly when playing - but dont recall them getting as high as 45 .

Did you use Asus probe before enabling PECI? and if so have the readings changed ? If not, perhaps try disabling and monitoring.

Ive just enabled PECI and do get a good drop in reported CPU temp but the mobo temps have stayed the same.

Do you have sufficient ventilation / airflow in your case ?

Hope this helps


TB

 

[Darren1987]

Mine on full load is about 44/45c and idles at around 34c so its nothing to worry about.

same here with a tuniq 120. clocked to 3.1