10C Change in Temp

[coastertux]

My processor is about 42C when it is just normal and then when I start folding it goes up to 52-53C! Is that bad?

 

[MN Scout]

No, that is not bad. It's normal. While you are not running anyhting your processor is just sitting there, doing nothing really, so the temps are low. When you run F@H your processor is doing calculations continuously, so the processor will heat up to a certain point. That temperature is fine, you processor is safe.

MN Scout

 

[magnusvir]

Out of curiousity, what proc and cooling are you using.? Regardless of whether its AMD or Intel its a fine temp. Check your ambient temps to see if its high.

 

[mwarps]

It's a fine temp unless you are at the max of your overclock.

If it's stock, it's fine.

 

[Kvothe]

That temp doesn't sound out of sorts. I too would be curious to know what processor, cooling, etc you're using. Also, don't forget, ambient temp can also cause temps to shoot up like that.

 

[coastertux]

I have a normal ambient temp (70) and i have an Athlon XP 2500+ stock with stock HSF.

 

[magnusvir]

I think that is about right for the stock HSF.

 

[Kvothe]

Yeah that's dead in line with what's to be expected.

 

[Carnival Forces]

seems fine to me.
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