What's a good running tempurature for a CPU? - GoFuckYourself.com

LadyMischief · 07-04-2003, 01:47 PM

One of our computers is running at 122.5 degrees F. Is this high or not? The computer is having difficulty, it's a hot day, and we're trying to determine if it's because the computer is hot or the motherboard is fucked. Thanks in advance for help.

Arty · 07-04-2003, 01:50 PM

Depends on CPU.. Intel or AMD ? Clock speed?

LadyMischief · 07-04-2003, 01:51 PM

Intel P3 866, not overclocked.

rowan · 07-04-2003, 01:54 PM

Is that the CPU or m/b temp? Either way, 35C doesn't sound too hot.

liquidmoe · 07-04-2003, 01:56 PM

Since its intel and has a decent board you are better insured against burn outs. If you were running AMD on a crappy board you would be in trouble. Never run AMD on crappy boards, not only will your CPU burn out but so will the board, decent boards will just shutdown the computer before there is any damage done to the board or CPU, saves you money in the long run.

DrGuile · 07-04-2003, 02:04 PM

122F isnt 35C

...

its 50C

Thats fine if its the CPU temp. If its the mobo/case temp, its quite high

CPUs will run into problems at 70C+

FiReC · 07-04-2003, 02:12 PM

sounds about right for an 866

Arty · 07-04-2003, 02:17 PM

Agreed..it seems fine for that cpu..

Project-Shadow · 07-04-2003, 02:18 PM

0_o.
I think it's a tad high, nothing to worry about but for an 866 it's kinda high.

I've got my 2200AMD running at 50C..
Oh well if it ain't too hot nothing to worry about me thinks.

thekebie · 07-04-2003, 02:24 PM

I know the 966 or 900 P3, can only run at 60C, and that is lowest, most can run at about 80C, with Intel chips though they are supposed to clock down automaticaly if they get too hot.

LadyMischief · 07-04-2003, 02:29 PM

Thanks for all the help folks! I can't wait to replace that computer too..ugh.. it's a shitty machine. It's just a pain in the ass to get new machines out here in boonieland.. have to take a trip to the "big city" for that lol.

DrGuile · 07-04-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by thekebie
I know the 966 or 900 P3, can only run at 60C, and that is lowest, most can run at about 80C, with Intel chips though they are supposed to clock down automaticaly if they get too hot.

Thats not true. They will shutdown if they overheat. If Im not mistaken, but definitely not clock down.

Only laptop chips clock down

keyDet79 · 07-04-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by DrGuile

Thats not true. They will shutdown if they overheat. If Im not mistaken, but definitely not clock down.

Only laptop chips clock down

So do P4's, I've seen videos of CPU tortures (cooler taken of in the middle of 3D games), those things will just slow down and eventually shut down if overheated. While AMDs and older Pentiums just fry ;) It's a cool sight.

iwantchixx · 07-04-2003, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by liquidmoe
Since its intel and has a decent board you are better insured against burn outs. If you were running AMD on a crappy board you would be in trouble. Never run AMD on crappy boards, not only will your CPU burn out but so will the board, decent boards will just shutdown the computer before there is any damage done to the board or CPU, saves you money in the long run.

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vegasdude · 07-04-2003, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by rowan
Is that the CPU or m/b temp? Either way, 35C doesn't sound too hot.

mine runs 49c.... i got 7 coolers!

keyDet79 · 07-04-2003, 03:44 PM

My AMD XP 1600+ runs at 60 celcius (140F) when idle. They don't have an internal censor though so the actual temperature is probably around 70-80 celcius, they can handle up to 90 (195F) just fine though. I have my board set to shut it down at 70c. It's a silent cooler though so it's pretty useless, but who cares about an Athlon, I'll just get a 2nd one if it burns. Still cheaper than a P4.

iwantchixx · 07-04-2003, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by keyDet79
My AMD XP 1600+ runs at 60 celcius (140F) when idle. They don't have an internal censor though so the actual temperature is probably around 70-80 celcius, they can handle up to 90 (195F) just fine though. I have my board set to shut it down at 70c. It's a silent cooler though so it's pretty useless, but who cares about an Athlon, I'll just get a 2nd one if it burns. Still cheaper than a P4.

True, but what if it takes the mainboard, ram, pci cards and agp with it?

Lane · 07-04-2003, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by iwantchixx

True, but what if it takes the mainboard, ram, pci cards and agp with it?

unlikely

Strife · 07-04-2003, 04:20 PM

That's cool...I thought mine was running hot at 54c

iwantchixx · 07-04-2003, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Lane

unlikely

actualy very likely. The cpu overheats, fries, makes bad internal circuit connections send spower to where it shouldnt have. Parts start frying. Most common thing to take on damage from cpu overheat is ram and graphics chips.

07-04-2003, 01:47 PM	#1
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	What's a good running tempurature for a CPU? One of our computers is running at 122.5 degrees F. Is this high or not? The computer is having difficulty, it's a hot day, and we're trying to determine if it's because the computer is hot or the motherboard is fucked. Thanks in advance for help. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

07-04-2003, 01:51 PM	#3
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	Intel P3 866, not overclocked. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

07-04-2003, 02:04 PM	#6
DrGuile Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,025	122F isnt 35C ... its 50C Thats fine if its the CPU temp. If its the mobo/case temp, its quite high CPUs will run into problems at 70C+ __________________ LiveBucks / Privatefeeds - Giving you money since 1999 Up to 50% Commission! 25% Webmaster Referal Powered by Gamma

07-04-2003, 02:12 PM	#7
FiReC Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Land o Nubiles Posts: 2,350	sounds about right for an 866 __________________ www.nubilefilms.com \| www.nubiles.net \| www.anilos.com \| tubescript.nubiles.net \| icq4162727

07-04-2003, 02:29 PM	#11
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	Thanks for all the help folks! I can't wait to replace that computer too..ugh.. it's a shitty machine. It's just a pain in the ass to get new machines out here in boonieland.. have to take a trip to the "big city" for that lol. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

07-04-2003, 01:50 PM	#2
Arty Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 880	Depends on CPU.. Intel or AMD ? Clock speed?

07-04-2003, 01:54 PM	#4
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	Is that the CPU or m/b temp? Either way, 35C doesn't sound too hot.

07-04-2003, 01:56 PM	#5
liquidmoe Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 4,994	Since its intel and has a decent board you are better insured against burn outs. If you were running AMD on a crappy board you would be in trouble. Never run AMD on crappy boards, not only will your CPU burn out but so will the board, decent boards will just shutdown the computer before there is any damage done to the board or CPU, saves you money in the long run.

07-04-2003, 02:17 PM	#8
Arty Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 880	Agreed..it seems fine for that cpu..

07-04-2003, 02:18 PM	#9
Project-Shadow Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,340	0_o. I think it's a tad high, nothing to worry about but for an 866 it's kinda high. I've got my 2200AMD running at 50C.. Oh well if it ain't too hot nothing to worry about me thinks.

07-04-2003, 02:24 PM	#10
thekebie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Hood of Burquitlam, BC Posts: 1,046	I know the 966 or 900 P3, can only run at 60C, and that is lowest, most can run at about 80C, with Intel chips though they are supposed to clock down automaticaly if they get too hot.

07-04-2003, 03:44 PM	#16
keyDet79 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,109	My AMD XP 1600+ runs at 60 celcius (140F) when idle. They don't have an internal censor though so the actual temperature is probably around 70-80 celcius, they can handle up to 90 (195F) just fine though. I have my board set to shut it down at 70c. It's a silent cooler though so it's pretty useless, but who cares about an Athlon, I'll just get a 2nd one if it burns. Still cheaper than a P4. __________________ Multihomed quality BW for less ICQ 51034232 - MSN [email protected] - Email keydet(at)vibehosting.com

07-04-2003, 04:20 PM	#19
Strife Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 4,534	That's cool...I thought mine was running hot at 54c __________________ Buy & Sell Ads on The Most Sexy Advertising Network on the Planet