No matter which program I use, I get the same values, so I know the readings are reliable.
But what I'm confused about is that there are separate temps for the CPU/processor itself (idles around 36C with stock cooler) and each core (Core 1 and Core 2 - they're usually around 18-22C).
I've heard a lot of people referring to each core's temp as their reference point, but they seem too low to me. When people say that under load, the CPU should be at mid-50s max, are they referring to the overall processor temp, or the cores? Because if they mean the cores, it seems really high.
CoreTemp only gives me each core's temp, as does SpeedFan, which I don't think is terribly useful. PC Wizard, BIOS, and some other program (I forgot) give me the processor temp, as well as the individual core temps (PC Wizard).
But what I'm confused about is that there are separate temps for the CPU/processor itself (idles around 36C with stock cooler) and each core (Core 1 and Core 2 - they're usually around 18-22C).
I've heard a lot of people referring to each core's temp as their reference point, but they seem too low to me. When people say that under load, the CPU should be at mid-50s max, are they referring to the overall processor temp, or the cores? Because if they mean the cores, it seems really high.
CoreTemp only gives me each core's temp, as does SpeedFan, which I don't think is terribly useful. PC Wizard, BIOS, and some other program (I forgot) give me the processor temp, as well as the individual core temps (PC Wizard).
