Optimal temperature under load/idle?

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r0ck3r

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im using htis PC Probe utility that came with my asus a8n32sli-deluxe MB... under load it seems to hit 52deg, at idle around 46/47 ... unless its a cold night, then its cooler .. but i live in FL so it doesnt happen that often..


the alarm is set at 52deg on the utility, and it seems to go off a lot. i have 2x 120mms, an 80mm, and the the processor fan and it still gets hot i guess ... what is everyone elses temps?
 
r0ck3r said:
im using htis PC Probe utility that came with my asus a8n32sli-deluxe MB... under load it seems to hit 52deg, at idle around 46/47 ... unless its a cold night, then its cooler .. but i live in FL so it doesnt happen that often..


the alarm is set at 52deg on the utility, and it seems to go off a lot. i have 2x 120mms, an 80mm, and the the processor fan and it still gets hot i guess ... what is everyone elses temps?
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what kinda cpu do u have ? i got 4400 and it idles at 46C
 
That's not too hot. You can always get an aftermarket cooler to reduce the temperatures further, but it's not really necessary unless you want to overclock. Just turn the alarm temperature to something higher.
 
I would say anything under 50C is good. Over 55C is worrying, over 60C is too hot. Of course, the cooler the better (within reason). Generally when overclocking people are advised to keep temps under 50C.

These apply to the Athlon X2 CPUs, others will be different, of course.
 
well im running at 52 under load the thing says, that isnt that far from 55.... i dont see how either, with 2 120s, and an 80
 
its fine if you are really worried then buy a better heatsink and fan something like a zalman increase your alarm temp and be cool
 
Off topic question: how would I monitoring the computer's components temperatures? I have Asus-A832N-SLI Deluxe MB, AMD 4400 CPU, Antec II 550W PSU. I can do it in the Setup BIOS menu...but I don't know how to monitor them while the computer is in use (windows already loaded)?
 
Google Speedfan or PC Probe. Both allow you to monitor your temps and do a few other things.
 
asus mobo installation disk should have the asus probe program on it to install

Otherwise google for "speedfan" and install that, can give you temps on there

edit:: yasu, you must have hit post just as i started replying :P
 
pc probe works good... if you have an external reader and compare to pc probe, your external reader is like at least 10deg off.
 
Granted this on a notebook but my CPU is running at 69C. I didn't think it was running hot, but after reading what you guys have said it seems it is.
 
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