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Good! HWMonitor labels your CPU socket temp as CPUTIN. No mystery there in trying to figure out which generic label is the CPU socket temp. Many times the CPU socket temp is hidden in a group of generically labeled temp readings that look like TMPINx.
The most critical temp to monitor is the core temp. The core temp sensor is located on the processor die itself. The CPU temp sensor is actually not on the processor but in the motherboard's CPU socket area. When core temps readings are obviously inaccurate (due to a poorly calibrated sensor) it's good to have the CPU socket temp to compare it to.
We know from experience that when core temps begin to exceed mid 50s c on AMD CPUs instability begins to set in. As you can see, you are right there already and this is usually the case when those stock coolers are in place. They just are not made to allow for overclocking as they barely cover the heat produced at stock frequencies and voltages. My strong suggestion is that you wait until you get your new CPU cooler before you try to overclock or you will just be frustrated.
What coolers are you looking at? This is an important decision. You want to get one that will give significant improvement over the stock cooler but still fit in your case. The width of the case is critical in this regard because the good tower-style coolers are tall and if you have a narrow case there won't be sufficient clearance to get the side panel on. How wide is you case across the top.
The most critical temp to monitor is the core temp. The core temp sensor is located on the processor die itself. The CPU temp sensor is actually not on the processor but in the motherboard's CPU socket area. When core temps readings are obviously inaccurate (due to a poorly calibrated sensor) it's good to have the CPU socket temp to compare it to.
We know from experience that when core temps begin to exceed mid 50s c on AMD CPUs instability begins to set in. As you can see, you are right there already and this is usually the case when those stock coolers are in place. They just are not made to allow for overclocking as they barely cover the heat produced at stock frequencies and voltages. My strong suggestion is that you wait until you get your new CPU cooler before you try to overclock or you will just be frustrated.
What coolers are you looking at? This is an important decision. You want to get one that will give significant improvement over the stock cooler but still fit in your case. The width of the case is critical in this regard because the good tower-style coolers are tall and if you have a narrow case there won't be sufficient clearance to get the side panel on. How wide is you case across the top.
