I've heard that the temp sensor for the CPU on the 8rda is attached to the SIDE of the CPU, which means any readings, you should add 10 degrees.
I've also heard that if you buy a revision 2 or greater of the 8rda, teh sensor is attached to the centre of the CPU, so that is fine.
Sadly I have a revision 1.1 8rda.
Also I have read on the AMD site that for the Barton processor, which is what I have, that the difference between what most sensors read as the CPU temp and what the ACTUAL CPU CORE temp is greater by about 30 degrees, so I guess AMDs logic is, since the CPY will die from 95 degrees up, if you have your SPU sensor reporting less than 65 degrees, you'll be ok.
So, does that mean, since my Mobo has specifically been reported as having a side mounted and stupid sensor, that I should add 40 degrees, rather than 30 degrees if I want to get the actual CPU core temp?
I've also heard that if you buy a revision 2 or greater of the 8rda, teh sensor is attached to the centre of the CPU, so that is fine.
Sadly I have a revision 1.1 8rda.
Also I have read on the AMD site that for the Barton processor, which is what I have, that the difference between what most sensors read as the CPU temp and what the ACTUAL CPU CORE temp is greater by about 30 degrees, so I guess AMDs logic is, since the CPY will die from 95 degrees up, if you have your SPU sensor reporting less than 65 degrees, you'll be ok.
So, does that mean, since my Mobo has specifically been reported as having a side mounted and stupid sensor, that I should add 40 degrees, rather than 30 degrees if I want to get the actual CPU core temp?
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