properly testing cpu temps

[phungilax]

hey i'm wondering how to properly test my idle and load temps of my cpu. like how long i should wait before testing and the procedure. thanks a lot for any input

[Oni]

for idle, just let it sit after boot up for about 20 minutes. Load, just load it up for 20 or so minutes w/ Folding@home, SETI@Home, or Prime95, or a good game (Quake 3, UT) and check then.

[outhouse]

Oni is rite its that easy, when your online here for a while check temps that's idle, when running something CPU intensive like Seti or other burn in programs for a while check temps when they have stabilized or have got too there highest temp readings and thats full load.

[Naeleros]

Just keep in mind that your temps could be WAY off if you're relying on the motherboard sensor. I have a friend that has an Abit board that says his 1.1Ghz air cooled (WBK) processor is running 76deg F and his system temperature is 75deg F in a room that is 75deg F. No matter how many times I tell him that his system is actually warmer than that.. heh.. he just don't believe me because his temperature monitor says its so... almost makes me laugh :)

James