[SOLVED] VIA C7 CPU temprature

madsovenielsen · 03-05-2011, 11:13 AM

Does anybody know wich temperatures a VIA C7 processor can tolerate (max) ?

If i let the server run without the top: ~40°C (104 Fahrenheit)
If i let the server run _with_ the top on: ~65°C (149 Fahrenheit)

Someone over at silentpcreview.com suggests that the C7 can easely tolerate temperatures of 100°C (212 Fahrenheit)

Any suggestions are very welcome.

/mads

AlucardZero · 03-05-2011, 11:24 AM

Have you looked at the specs for your processor? I tried, but via.com.tw is down for me

madsovenielsen · 03-05-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AlucardZero

Have you looked at the specs for your processor? I tried, but via.com.tw is down for me

Yes via.com.tw is down at the moment. And i can't seem to find the specs.

Is 65°C OK generally ?

/mads

cascade9 · 03-05-2011, 11:41 AM

Depends on the model. Like AlucardZero, I dont seem to be able to get into the VIA site right now, but I did find this-

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The 1.0GHz VIA Eden ULV version of Poseidon operates fanless over the extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The 2.0GHz VIA C7 version of Poseidon operates with a fan from -20°C to +70°C.

http://www.dpie.com/miniboards/poseidon.html

Unless you've got a ULV (ultra low voltage) model, 65C might be pushing it.

It should be easy enough to fix though. A bit more airflow and/or a newer/bigger heatsink should do the job. I have no idea how much room you have in your server, so this might not work, but have a look at this for an idea-

http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=226

Mounted to the expansion slot, with a slow running 92/120mm fan it should be almost silent and really drop the temp.

madsovenielsen · 03-05-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cascade9

Depends on the model. Like AlucardZero, I dont seem to be able to get into the VIA site right now, but I did find this-

http://www.dpie.com/miniboards/poseidon.html

Unless you've got a ULV (ultra low voltage) model, 65C might be pushing it.

It should be easy enough to fix though. A bit more airflow and/or a newer/bigger heatsink should do the job. I have no idea how much room you have in your server, so this might not work, but have a look at this for an idea-

http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=226

Mounted to the expansion slot, with a slow running 92/120mm fan it should be almost silent and really drop the temp.

I have a mini-itx case for the board. http://www.idotpc.com/TheStore/pc/vi...&idproduct=503 So there is no room for extra cooling.

It will just have to be topless on hot summer days then

/mads