View Full Version : whats the safest,"best" CPU temperature?
wired14
10-18-03, 08:27 PM
like when you set programs that control your cpu temp.
my cpu temp averages between 36 and 40C .
schismspeak
10-18-03, 08:50 PM
Below 60°C, but if you get temps like that, I'd say set it for 55°C.
wired14
10-18-03, 11:42 PM
you mean to set the CPU Temperature Treshold 55?
John Malachi
10-18-03, 11:48 PM
He means most people should set Maximum Allowable Temp to 60C, but if you're managing to keep your system as cool as you say, then you could set yourself more rigorous standards. Perhaps an alarm at 55C in addition to Emergency Shutdown at 60C.
schismspeak
10-18-03, 11:56 PM
Yeah, what John said.:D
John Malachi
10-18-03, 11:59 PM
Behold, the power of verbage.
I actually think the safest best temperature for a CPU might be ambient temp - nice and cool, and no condensation. :D
John Malachi
10-19-03, 12:10 AM
Someone just needs to invent a peltier that monitors itself and the ambient temp and functions accordingly...
... Say...that's not a bad idea. Why hasn't anyone invented such a thing?
Wait a minute, it seems they have! http://www.overclockers.com/articles424/
EDIT: You know, what they really need to do is support some kind of interface with the motherboard itself so they can get access to the core diode and case-ambient temperature readings, and then echo temperature reports both to an LCD (perhaps mounted in a drive bay) and to a software app something like MBM5. Then offer a digital temp adjustment on the drive face that can be redundant with a software-based temp control within the application, so that physical interface can be used when you're just messing around in the BIOS and either can be used when you're up and running in your OS. Yeah. Simple.
actually, if you temperature is not that far below ambient, and you make sure you have excellent insulation, condensation is not that much of a problem.
Does the life of a cpu at stock speed differ from running at 30c vs 50c anyway? I'm sure a lot of premade systems with retail hsfs run fairly hot but it's all within amd temp specs.
Lord_Zoltan
10-19-03, 12:33 AM
Originally posted by wired14
like when you set programs that control your cpu temp.
my cpu temp averages between 36 and 40C .
perfect, thats what my temps are and neither of my fans are on full.
nealric
10-19-03, 12:50 AM
I think my temperature is best :)
(see sig)
Never had any condensation problems (running for months), and its nice and chilly.
Really I think its mostly about preference. As long as its below 55-60 load, you will be stable- but of course your oc wont be that great.
anvil82
10-19-03, 01:31 AM
Originally posted by John Malachi
Someone just needs to invent a peltier that monitors itself and the ambient temp and functions accordingly...
... Say...that's not a bad idea. Why hasn't anyone invented such a thing?
Wait a minute, it seems they have! http://www.overclockers.com/articles424/
Here's another one:
http://www.thermaltake.com/coolers/subzero/subzero4g.htm
I'm not sure how much I trust the effectiveness of TT's system though...
even with the Swiftech's aircooled TEC cooler, 70w can only be cooled down to ambient...
I think 50C...Over that and my stuff seems to start taking a performance hit...Over 60C they take a noticable performance hit...So under 50C is the "Holy Grail" for me...:)...But I set mine for 60C...If they get over 60C then something is wrong...Gotta love those Lian-Li T-4 temperature monitor racks...Shucks they even look good...BIOS and MBM5...I dont think so...:D...But all shuckin and jivin aside 60C is a good number in my book...:p
Lord_Zoltan
10-19-03, 10:57 AM
Originally posted by Hookem
I think 50C...Over that and my stuff seems to start taking a performance hit...Over 60C they take a noticable performance hit...So under 50C is the "Holy Grail" for me...:)...But I set mine for 60C...If they get over 60C then something is wrong...Gotta love those Lian-Li T-4 temperature monitor racks...Shucks they even look good...BIOS and MBM5...I dont think so...:D...But all shuckin and jivin aside 60C is a good number in my book...:p
ya 60 is a bout right. Something is definetly wrong if you pass that.
I flip out if i exceed 40!!! lol even tho my temps are 36°Load and dont budge :D
Cjwinnit
10-19-03, 11:03 AM
whats the safest,"best" CPU temperature?
20 degrees Celcius, and the closer to that the better I feel about it.
Originally posted by Soja
Does the life of a cpu at stock speed differ from running at 30c vs 50c anyway? I'm sure a lot of premade systems with retail hsfs run fairly hot but it's all within amd temp specs.
Yes. Heat increase electromigration, and makes the eventual death of the processor happen sooner.
http://www.eedesign.com/silicon/OEG20030811S0052
http://www.csl.mete.metu.edu.tr/Electromigration/emig.htm
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