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06-23-01, 06:27 AM
Hello,
Thank you for contacting AMD. The "normal operating temperature" of a system or a processor is a difficult question to answer. What might be "normal" for one system will not be normal for another. There are many variables in a system that will change the normal operating temperature. Case size, installed components, air flow, processor speed, power supply, voltage settings, heatsink, thermal interface material, workload, ambient air temperature, etc. all play a role in the normal operating temperature for your system and processor.
Also note that the accuracy of the thermal probe, hardware monitor and conversion from an analog signal to digital also impact the actual temperature that is being reported in the BIOS or software.
Therefore, we cannot say what should be "normal" with respect to the operating temperature. Part of the processor specifications include the maximum operating temperature which can be determined from the Ordering Part Number (OPN). Please refer to
the processor datasheet or our knowledge base for more info on Maximum Operating Temperature. The max operating temp for your processor will be 90C or 95C depending on this OPN.
Athlon Tech Docs
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/techdocs/index.html
Duron Tech Docs
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/duron/techdocs/index.html
Also, please note, the max operating temp is based on measuring the temperature Top Dead Center of the processor die. Since very few systems measure the temp at this location it is a good idea to allow for some varience when comparing this number to the values reported in the BIOS. The accuracy of the thermal probe, hardware monitor and conversion from an analog signal to digital also impact the actual temperature that is being reported in the BIOS or software.
Generally speaking, we have had customer's report their temps anywhere from 30C to 70C without any difficulties. However, your environment may see different results.
If you are concerned about ov
erheating your processor, please refer to our knowledge base for tips on "How to deal with thermal buildup".
ask.amd.com
Sorry for the lengthy response, but this really is a big question.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
AMD Technical Service Center
Thank you for contacting AMD. The "normal operating temperature" of a system or a processor is a difficult question to answer. What might be "normal" for one system will not be normal for another. There are many variables in a system that will change the normal operating temperature. Case size, installed components, air flow, processor speed, power supply, voltage settings, heatsink, thermal interface material, workload, ambient air temperature, etc. all play a role in the normal operating temperature for your system and processor.
Also note that the accuracy of the thermal probe, hardware monitor and conversion from an analog signal to digital also impact the actual temperature that is being reported in the BIOS or software.
Therefore, we cannot say what should be "normal" with respect to the operating temperature. Part of the processor specifications include the maximum operating temperature which can be determined from the Ordering Part Number (OPN). Please refer to
the processor datasheet or our knowledge base for more info on Maximum Operating Temperature. The max operating temp for your processor will be 90C or 95C depending on this OPN.
Athlon Tech Docs
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/techdocs/index.html
Duron Tech Docs
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/duron/techdocs/index.html
Also, please note, the max operating temp is based on measuring the temperature Top Dead Center of the processor die. Since very few systems measure the temp at this location it is a good idea to allow for some varience when comparing this number to the values reported in the BIOS. The accuracy of the thermal probe, hardware monitor and conversion from an analog signal to digital also impact the actual temperature that is being reported in the BIOS or software.
Generally speaking, we have had customer's report their temps anywhere from 30C to 70C without any difficulties. However, your environment may see different results.
If you are concerned about ov
erheating your processor, please refer to our knowledge base for tips on "How to deal with thermal buildup".
ask.amd.com
Sorry for the lengthy response, but this really is a big question.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
AMD Technical Service Center