P4 1700 Temps?

[RainMaQer]

This is another question for my cousin... what are the normal temps for the P4 1700? And on a Gateway... what is the piece of metal between the core and heatsink?

[Yodums]

Usually around 40's lower 40's full load.

[CrystalMethod]

Originally posted by RainMaQer
This is another question for my cousin... what are the normal temps for the P4 1700? And on a Gateway... what is the piece of metal between the core and heatsink?
The metal thingy is called an IHS ("something" heat sink), It comes as part of the procsessor, and isn't something special Gateway has added themselves. It's there to protect the CPU die from the pressure applied to it from the heat sink clips. According to Intel, the clips will apply in excess of 60 pounds per square inch of pressure to the CPU when engaged. If the mother board has a "backing plate", the pressure will get over 100 pounds per square inch, on the CPU. this is according to the guy that spoke at the Intel conference here in october. As for your first question, temps should be under 40°C no matter what, 45°C max. Doesen't matter the type, brand, stock speed, OC'ed, etc... Keep it as low as you can get it.

[Mike360000]

Ain't trying to say the reviewers are right, but most every review I've read concerning the P4, shows the temp ranging from the low 40's to the mid 50's. With the vast majority ranging from 47 to 54c. I've seen a couple under full load report high 50's, but the reviewer gave a negative impression of those coolers in comparison tests, as he should have. So accordingly I tried to build and maintain my new P4 system within those guidelines. And so far I've been pretty close. But lower is always better!

Cheers,
Mike Lamb

[Yodums]

Originally posted by CrystalMethod

The metal thingy is called an IHS ("something" heat sink), It comes as part of the procsessor, and isn't something special Gateway has added themselves. It's there to protect the CPU die from the pressure applied to it from the heat sink clips. According to Intel, the clips will apply in excess of 60 pounds per square inch of pressure to the CPU when engaged. If the mother board has a "backing plate", the pressure will get over 100 pounds per square inch, on the CPU. this is according to the guy that spoke at the Intel conference here in october. As for your first question, temps should be under 40°C no matter what, 45°C max. Doesen't matter the type, brand, stock speed, OC'ed, etc... Keep it as low as you can get it.


Actually it's called I(Something) Heats Spreader I believe comes with the Tualatins as well.

Yes it is sort of to stop core crushing but mainly advanced overclockers USUALLY take it off to get some heat off it but I suggest you don't do that.

[RainMaQer]

Thanks for the info all:)

[batboy]

The metal thing on top of the CPU core is called an IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader). It helps protect the core and adds stability when mounting large heatsinks onto the CPU.