CPU temp

Russ · 28-02-2007, 23:17

While nosing about in my bios it tells me my cpu temperature is around 69 to 72 degrees but Speedfan seems to get it at around 50 - anyone know how I can bring it down, if 70 isn't a healthy temperature?

28-02-2007, 23:19

what cpu is it? was the pc underload before the test? Im guessing its a prescott or an athlon high temperatures are not unusual on these cpus but 70 is a bit high to run at all the time. Check the heatsink and fan for dust often the heatsink can become clogged with dust lowering the surface area and making cooling less efficient

handyman · 28-02-2007, 23:21

Zing, another biuos fan type question so pointless starting another thread. My pc fan sounds like its a jet engine, is there a way to quiten it down? I got the one you recommended and can only manage a 10% overclock on the 805d so it's not hot. Tried limiting it in the bios but made zero difference.

28-02-2007, 23:23

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Originally Posted by handyman

Zing, another biuos fan type question so pointless starting another thread. My pc fan sounds like its a jet engine, is there a way to quiten it down? I got the one you recommended and can only manage a 10% overclock on the 805d so it's not hot. Tried limiting it in the bios but made zero difference.

you running this with a artic cooler? or stock? the artic coolers top speed is only something like 2000 rpm.. What temp is it running?

Russ · 28-02-2007, 23:23

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

what cpu is it?

Not sure, how can I find out - will Everest tell me? Not tried this programme before..

edit: yes, it's Prescott.

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

was the pc underload before the test?

Not particularly - and the mobo IS a bit dusty - my mate reckons giving it a good blow with a hairdrier should do the trick......yeah RIGHT

28-02-2007, 23:25

Lol .everest will tell you under motherboard cpu
can of compressed air maybe

greencreeper · 01-03-2007, 00:15

Would be a bit of a waste buying a hair dryer - you'd hardly ever use it

Pia · 01-03-2007, 00:51

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Originally Posted by greencreeper

Would be a bit of a waste buying a hair dryer - you'd hardly ever use it

Russ · 01-03-2007, 05:58

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Originally Posted by greencreeper

Would be a bit of a waste buying a hair dryer - you'd hardly ever use it

Hence the smiley....

01-03-2007, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Russ B

Not sure, how can I find out - will Everest tell me? Not tried this programme before..

edit: yes, it's Prescott.

Not particularly - and the mobo IS a bit dusty - my mate reckons giving it a good blow with a hairdrier should do the trick......yeah RIGHT

Prescotts are notorious storage heaters . Try to give it a clean and if it makes no difference I would just say add some case cooling if you dont already. Its not worth the risk reseating the cpu as chances are its welded itself to the bottom of the heatsink and if it comes away with it when you try then it could damge the cpu. 70 degrees is hot but if the system works and you have no ill side effects then id just watch it