Processor Temp??

tnelson42345 · 01-09-2006, 12:59 PM

i just built my first computer and i was wondering what the processor temperture should be? it seems to be running just fine. i was just curious what is recomended and when i should start worring about the temperture.

thank you

LazyP · 01-09-2006, 01:29 PM

Depends on the processor but it should not go over 40 Cel when the system is not near full load. If you are near 100% it is normall to get hotter eg 52-55 Cel. Modern cpu however have throttling and change frequency dynamically in order not to fry themselves. Make sure your kernel can hande this feature of your cpu (usually a userspace daemon is also needed. I have powernowd)

PTrenholme · 01-09-2006, 01:32 PM

Which (brand, model) processor are you using? (Should we have to guess?)

Most processor manufacturers include a data sheet when they ship a processor, specifying operating temperature ranges and storage temperature ranges. If you've lost your sheet, look on the web site maintained by the manufacturer for the specification for your specific processor.

tnelson42345 · 01-09-2006, 02:14 PM

Intel Pentium 4 630 Prescott. There was no paper telling about the temperture?

PTrenholme · 01-09-2006, 08:28 PM

Did you look on the Intel web site? I think you probably want to look in section 5 of this pdf file.

If that's not the correct datasheet, you should be able to locate the one you need if you look around a little.