Is this too hot?

Tabasco · 16 May 2007 at 00:59

My CPU is going up to 54C is this too hot?
and a censor on the motherboard is reading TEMP2 52C also..
im using SpeedFan to test the temps

Tab

Slogan · 16 May 2007 at 01:02

It's not too hot, it's about right from my experience.

That's assuming that your computer is in 'full load' or under 'heavy operation' as opposed to running idle at that temp.

Zefan · 16 May 2007 at 01:04

Use Core Temp to verify it, speedfan is known to be a little iffy at times.

Tabasco · 16 May 2007 at 01:04

hi there that was at full load.. idle temps are

CPU 40-44C

Temp2 47-49.. "still think thats abit hot.. just sitting in windows"

Tabasco · 16 May 2007 at 01:23

heres my SpeedFan Results.. this may help IDLE settings
now i thought Core was my CPU but i read on some other sites that TEMP1 is my CPU.. so im real confused... hope u can help

Cyber Hamster · 16 May 2007 at 01:27

what CPU are you using? if its a core2duo 54 under load should be ok, just try and keep it under 60.. I would try core temp as well just to double check

Tabasco · 16 May 2007 at 02:26

hi there im using this :

AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz

Heres a pic i took about 2mins ago.. after playing agame

and Core Temp is saying the same 51C

bloodiedathame · 16 May 2007 at 09:03

CPUs are generally ok until they get past 60. Mine idles at about 52. When it hits 60, which it has sometimes, my computer switches off.

TheVoice · 16 May 2007 at 09:28

That seems a bit high for an Athlon64. They tend to run quite cool, in my experience.

Jaffa_Cake · 16 May 2007 at 09:34

Hoover your heatsync

chris74 · 16 May 2007 at 11:05

In my experience Never hoover your pc. Simply use a half inch brush and/or a can of pressurised air. Air can be bought from supermarkets. The one i get is only £3 and last a while.

Chris

Tabasco · 16 May 2007 at 11:22

thanks for the replys all most greatful
It dont help that i have a rubbish case.. kinda like one of the £22 ones real basic with 2 fans inside.. the CPU fan & heatsink are the ones that came with the CPU so going to order a new case next week.. erm can you advise on a new case and CPU cooler

also i noticed this morning "i left my computer on overnight" and it was switched off when i woke up .. so this must be over heating like mad

Tab

Jaffa_Cake · 16 May 2007 at 11:57

Case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-054-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

Cooler: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-000-SB&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821
Or http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-002-NC

truebluecfc · 16 May 2007 at 12:01

Jaffa_Cake said:
Case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-054-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

Cooler: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-000-SB&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821
Or http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-002-NC

Dito.

Sinny · 16 May 2007 at 12:03

chris74 said:
In my experience Never hoover your pc. Simply use a half inch brush and/or a can of pressurised air. Air can be bought from supermarkets. The one i get is only £3 and last a while.

Chris

i love it when people say that "in my experience" means they have done it

Tabasco · 16 May 2007 at 12:24

thanks for the replys guys

Jaffa_Cake · 16 May 2007 at 12:27

Sinny said:
i love it when people say that "in my experience" means they have done it

I've done it before and it doesn't do any damage. I used a little mini hoover, not a dyson heh.

BartMan01 · 16 May 2007 at 13:04

The dyson worked fine for me

Simian · 16 May 2007 at 13:18

I had a wonderfull MBM error about a month ago!... It though my PC was in the US but instrad of translating the US temp down to UK (Deg F to Deg C) it just changed the F to a C and said my CPU was running at 114 Degrees C :eek:

Nearly Pooed myself!... it also messed up my Abit Monitor Thinngy t say the same! :mad:

Un-installed MBM (only installed it for a laugh :rolleyes:

).. re-booted and all was fine! back to running at 36 Degrees C (idle), 42 Degrees C (Load).

(AMD64 - 3400+ Skt754 Running Stock)

Jaffa_Cake said:
Case:
Cooler: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-000-SB&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821
Or http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-002-NC

Only the Second of those will fit an AM2 socket.. (Saw his 'Core Temp' Piccy!)