Core Temp Question!

NeoReloaded · 13 Apr 2011 at 20:20

Hey guys just wandering what does "Tj. Max" mean in the Core Temp app? I know it has something to do with cpu temp as it says 100'c next to it!

Plec · 13 Apr 2011 at 20:42

My understanding is that it is the maximum safe operating core temperature for the CPU. It counts down from 100 and when it hits 0 the CPU will throttle back (frequency/voltage) until normal temps return.

Basiacally a built in safety feature.

Blue160 · 13 Apr 2011 at 21:38

It's the temperature the chip will shut down at to avoid damage. Don't get too close to it!

cjgardens · 13 Apr 2011 at 21:49

Try to stay 30c away from it lol

j.col · 13 Apr 2011 at 22:03

as mentioned already, tjmax is used to show your cpu temp. different cpu's have different value's
personally i prefer realtemp as this shows the "distance to tjmax"
this will always stay the same, even if you have your tjmax set wrong.
in my opinion, during stress testing, you will be fine upto 25 distance to tjmax

full tjmax details here http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/intel-dts-specs,news-29460.html

or

big_fella_andy · 14 Apr 2011 at 09:21

Stands for "Thermal Junction" I believe. Basicly as everyone else has said, when it gets near it the CPU throttles to stop damage/overheating.

I think on my 2600k the Tj is around 96c total... which is far too much for my liking lol.