Can't search for "i7" due to min character limit and I'm feeling lazy.. please link me to existing post on this topic if there is one and I'll delete.
I am using the heatsink that came with my i7. I am not overclocking at all (gasp), I really want to get some longevity out of the device and coming from a 1.8GHz this thing is plenty fast for me.
The intel spec says keep it under 38C. Well, mine idles at 39C. Under load I've seen it up to and past 60C (MB gets just as hot as well). The thing is I'm using the CoolerMaster Sileo case which does not have a side fan, only two quiet 120mm on front and back.
Will these temps really degrade the longevity of my chip? At what point should I really be concerned? Should I consider upgrading these fans or the heatsink? If so, which upgrades should I consider to keep the noise level down? Is the case I'm using totally inappropriate?
Thanks a lot guys.
I am using the heatsink that came with my i7. I am not overclocking at all (gasp), I really want to get some longevity out of the device and coming from a 1.8GHz this thing is plenty fast for me.
The intel spec says keep it under 38C. Well, mine idles at 39C. Under load I've seen it up to and past 60C (MB gets just as hot as well). The thing is I'm using the CoolerMaster Sileo case which does not have a side fan, only two quiet 120mm on front and back.
Will these temps really degrade the longevity of my chip? At what point should I really be concerned? Should I consider upgrading these fans or the heatsink? If so, which upgrades should I consider to keep the noise level down? Is the case I'm using totally inappropriate?
Thanks a lot guys.