Temp sensor locations?

[drip50291]

I'm guessing not to put sensors from a fan controller directly on a hs, but where would the best places to put five in my case, an Antec 300. Current setup: GA-Z68XP-UD4 with a Revodrive 3 in the first PCI-E slot and my card in the second close to the PSU, i5-2500K w/stock cooler (fail), Velociraptor 300GB is the only thing in my 3.5 bays. A pic would be easier but im not home. Thanks guys!

 

[voodoo do'er]

I'd put one on the NB

 

[Bobnova]

I'd put one directly on the MOSFET heatsink, one directly on the PCH heatsink. Maybe one directly on a HDD. Another in some of the intake airflow. The last one I'd put on one of the ram sticks.

 

[drip50291]

Ok sounds like a plan, they won't melt or anything? I don't have anything overclocked. What would be dangerous temps for the plastic melting?

 

[Bobnova]

Well beyond chip death!
Most components are rated to 100c at most, or 150c for MOSFETs. The plastic should be good to 180-240c depending on the plastic, much higher for some.

The heatsinks shouldn't be too hot for you to touch, and your skin fails at a significantly lower temperature than the plastic does

 

[voodoo do'er]

+1 for MOSFET

 

[drip50291]

Awesome! Thanks guys!