7 CPU Software Monitors, 7 Different Temps Which one is correct?

Thejas · Sep 30, 2008

Software = Idle/Load (C)

Speedfan = 23/33
Everest = 23/33
Asus AI Suite = 24/34
Real Temp = 39-39-34-35/48-47-41-44
Core Temp = 44-44-39-40/53-52-47-50
Sisoftware = 44/53
CPUid = 24/35

Im using...
Motherboard Name Asus P5E / P5E3
CPU Type QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300, 2500 MHz (7.5 x 333)

My processer was OC'd @ 2.85 untill i realized that i have no idea what the actual temp of my CPU is.

Any thoughts or advice??

burebista · Sep 30, 2008

CoreTemp and latest RealTemp.

dicko555 · Sep 30, 2008

burebista said:
CoreTemp and latest RealTemp.

Agreed both of those are actually showing the same temps, it's just that you have the TJ.Max set on 100°C on Core Temp and 95°C on Real Temp.

Thejas · Sep 30, 2008

dicko555 said:
Agreed both of those are actually showing the same temps, it's just that you have the TJ.Max set on 100°C on Core Temp and 95°C on Real Temp.

So what should the tj max bet set on then, 95 or 100?
And what does the tj max thing even mean?

Also do these 2 programs show a CPU temp or just my Core temps,
and should there be a difference?

Lastly my CPU Heatsink is not even warm to the touch no matter where i touch it, even when i am stressing my PC, is this normal? I am kinda worried i didnt apply the thermal grease correctly and im freeking out a little. Are my temps Normal?

Thanks in advance

ziggo0 · Sep 30, 2008

TJ Max is 100 specified by Intel, finally. You can depend on Realtemp/Coretemp.

e6600 · Sep 30, 2008

take the median value

burebista · Sep 30, 2008

Thejas said:
And what does the tj max thing even mean?

You have a nice explanation here.
But briefly IMO all that matter is distance to TJMax. Keep it >30 and you're fine. Both RealTemp or CoreTemp can show you this distance.

Spawn-Inc · Sep 30, 2008

Everest, Core Temp, and Realtemp (update your copy so the Tj max is set to 100) are all right. the rest are junk.

Thejas · Sep 30, 2008

Thanks for all your replys i apreciate it.

Anyone have an answer to my last question?

Lastly my CPU Heatsink is not even warm to the touch no matter where i touch it, even when i am stressing my PC, is this normal? I am kinda worried i didnt apply the thermal grease correctly and im freeking out a little. Are my temps Normal?

Spawn-Inc · Sep 30, 2008

sorry if you said it already, but what heatsink are you using?

if its stock then i would say those temps are good for stock. otherwise there a little high.

you want to know what your core temps are, not cpu. core is the more important one.

Thejas · Sep 30, 2008

Spawn-Inc said:
sorry if you said it already, but what heatsink are you using?

if its stock then i would say those temps are good for stock. otherwise there a little high.

you want to know what your core temps are, not cpu. core is the more important one.

Sorry no i didnt say what HS i was using, its this one, and like i sai its cold to the touch, is this normal while on load???

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835887016

burebista · Oct 1, 2008

Man, 45 nm CPU's DTS reading are way off. Load it with LinX/IntelBurnTest and watch your load temperatures. If distance to TJMax is >30 you're OK.
Zen it's a very good cooler.

Thejas · Oct 1, 2008

Nvm reposted.

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