max allowed temps

[jedijeff123]

what should i allow as a max temp for the rig in my sig?

my CPU is oc'ed with stock using arctic silver ceramique

ps.
should i get AS5 or ceramique?

 

[lhstud10]

45c or so max!

 

[computermaineack]

There's no real set limit...you don't want your computer to be 70ºC for a long time, but if it spikes there for a few minutes, its fine...

I disagree with lhstud, in general you should be worried if your full load temps are a constant 60ºC or so...

As for thermal paste, go with AS5.