temps x2 4400

northernscum · 19 Oct 2007 at 18:32

which max temp reading do you go by when overclocking your cpu.cpu reading which is always a few c lower than the core temps.amd state max temp 65, does this mean the cpu reading or the core reading any help please.i have everest and core temp and they are close to each other on readings.when running prime core readings get very close to 65 while the cpu reading is a few c below. thanks

GeForce · 19 Oct 2007 at 18:42

I would go by CoreTemp, and not let it get above 60C. 55C if you're paranoid like me

CoreTemp shows the actual temp of the cores themselves, Everest/Speedfan will show the IHS temperature (slightly lower, usually).

Out of interest, hows the overclocking going? Do you know what stepping yours is?

Jon

northernscum · 19 Oct 2007 at 18:48

not a clue on stepping lol.where do i find that out. ive oc it 10% up to now but heat is the issue

badbob · 19 Oct 2007 at 18:50

My 4400x2 tops out at 50 under full load x2, never above. 2.6ghz, Ninja

northernscum · 19 Oct 2007 at 18:54

thx badbob whats it run at idle. my core temps are 35 on 1 32 on 2 ish. what voltage have you set it on btw

badbob · 19 Oct 2007 at 19:20

30-32 idle, 1.35v + 200mv

J0hnb0y · 19 Oct 2007 at 19:26

I've got a 3800x2 clocked at 2.4GHz and it idles at @45-50 degrees, and under load rarely exceeds 60. This I find perfectly acceptable, although I will be getting a Freezer 64, as everyone loves lower temps, and I have plans to get this to 2.8HGz.

So to answer your question, stick with the readings from Coretemp. Ideal temps would be idling at 30-35, load not exceeding 50. However, under 60-65 I would say is fine.

Tosk · 20 Oct 2007 at 20:15

my x2 4400 is running at 22@idle and 40@load

running at stock

dr. sarf · 20 Oct 2007 at 20:36

Are you on a stock AMD cooler?

Im running a 6000+ with a 333mhz overclock and +0.1v - about 40dg idle and 55dg (peak) under 100% load.

Arctic Freezer Pro Cooler.

northernscum · 21 Oct 2007 at 14:49

i am using a Asus Silent Square CPU Cooler. should i notice a temp drop straight away or does it take a few days before i notice anything. i have used as5 for the paste and just applied a drop in the midddle. i have a freezer pro on a spare pc. do you think that would be better or just give the asus time to bed in.