How do I know if my CPU is overheating??

StevieP · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:03

I've just bought a Freezer 64 for my A64 3200 (Venice core) and installed it (properly I think)
Is there any way of monitoring what temperature my CPU is running at to make sure it is fitted and working properly??

Oh, and can anyone tell me what sort of temperatures it should be running at?

Thanks....

StevieP

ps. I had to rotate my clip 90 degrees so it was aimed towards the back of my case and the side where you clip it down seems to be "leaning" towards the fan slightly when its clipped in place - is this normal??

Jokester · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:05

Coretemp or Intel TAT is the best thing to use.

Jokester

StevieP · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:09

Thanks for that, any idea what my readings SHOULD be?? (using coretemp btw)

I am getting:
TCaseMax - 55 degrees C
TDP - 38.2Watts
Core #0 - 34 to 36 degrees C

Normal??

StevieP

Jokester · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:13

What voltage/clock speed?

Jokester

StevieP · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:16

I am not sure?? (bit new at this as you can tell)

Everything is running at stock as far as I know

CPUID: 0x20FF0
APICID: 0
Revision: DH-E3
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (Venice)
Frequency: 2009.75MHz (200.97 x 10.0)
Platform: Socket 939
VID: 1.4000v

Any use??

Jokester · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:17

Seems reasonable enough, what's the load temps?

Jokester

StevieP · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:18

Not a clue!!
How do I find these things out??

StevieP

Jokester · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:19

Need to run something that'll stress your CPU, try SP2004, small fft.

Jokester

StevieP · 30 Dec 2006 at 16:20

Thanks for all the advice, I'll try it tomorrow morning and see how I go on.

So should 34-36 degrees be normal??

Thanks again...

StevieP

StevieP · 30 Dec 2006 at 23:47

I have run SP2004 using small fft's for around 15 mins - my temp hovered between 36 & 39 - I'm assuming this is pretty good!?!?

How long should you leave it for?

StevieP

Jokester · 30 Dec 2006 at 23:48

Yeah that sounds fine.

Jokester

Zefan · 30 Dec 2006 at 23:51

StevieP said:
How long should you leave it for?

The longer you leave it the better, but if it just stops increasing don't bother.

Stability testing is mainly about testing it to YOUR needs. Some people make a huge faff about making sure their PC can run Prime95 or whatever for a week with no troubles, when they're only ever going to be using their machines for a few hours a day. A few hours should be the most you need.

thefishdude · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:17

yeah them temps sound fine to me m8

its when it gets to 50+ you need to keep an eye on it now and again and 60+ dont dare look away

lol

StevieP · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:24

Good!!

Hopefully that means the cooler is fitted correctly!! - Now I'm hoping I can overclock my CPU a bit??? (its dragging my system down a bit!)

Can anyone point me towards a beginners guide to overclocking an AMD A64 3200 with a Venice core??

Thanks again for all the feedback guys....

StevieP