TcaseMax? - 55C

[jancz3rt]

AMD64 TCaseMax - v1.16
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CPU Information (CPU #1):
Standard CPUID: Family: F, Model: F, Stepping: 0
Extended CPUID: Family: F, Model: 2F, Stepping: 0
CPUID String: 20FF0
Processor APIC: 0
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Venice)
CPU Speed: 2702.82 (300.31 x 9.0)
Revision: DH8-E3
Platform: Socket 939
Startup VCore: 1.400v
Maximum Case Temperature = 55C
TDP: 38.2 Watts

Written by: Arthur Liberman.
Idea by: Petr Koc.
More info at: http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=83

Do any of you know what TcaseMax refers to. Is it the max CPU temp or the maximum temperature of the case? Its kind of confusing for me.

JAN

 

[Praetor]

1. According to Fab51, "T_Case = Permissible temperature upper bound when CPU works. "
2. According to AMD, "case temperature" (i.e., the common sense one)