70C at load in CoreTemp

Seems like most everyone recommends to stay at or below 60c using Core Temp. I would try to get cooler temps if possible.
 
My case cooling is fine. So then you do think my temps are way to high? I used the stock thermal compound that came with my Arctic Freezer Pro.
 
problem number number 1 is that you used the stuff that came with the Arctic Freezer. Get some Arctic Silver 5 and put just a rice sized dab in the center of the Processor and place the heatsink on and give a little twist from side to side and tighten it down. See if that helps. If not, you may want to check how even the contact between your HS and processor is, it may not be getting good contact and causing higher temps.

Also, I dont recommend using coretemp. It has always read my temps about 10C higher than any other program I use. I personally use SmartGuardian, but it only works for DFI boards if i remember right so in your case I would suggest using a program called Everest Ultimate Edition. Its free to try but only locks you out of some of it. It gives enough info without purchasing it though. I have also heard motherboard monitor works well.
 
Well, technically... Coretemp is more accurate, so by "using a different program" you're just ignoring the situation...
 
kill4killin said:
problem number number 1 is that you used the stuff that came with the Arctic Freezer. Get some Arctic Silver 5 and put just a rice sized dab in the center of the Processor and place the heatsink on and give a little twist from side to side and tighten it down. See if that helps. If not, you may want to check how even the contact between your HS and processor is, it may not be getting good contact and causing higher temps.
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The MX-1 paste that comes preapplied on AC heatsinks is equally good as AS5. Stick with it.

As for Coretemp, I find that it's difficult to use it to judge temperatures compared to traditional readings, since it reads temps about 10C more than other apps. If you want to compare your target temp in a different app with your actual temp in CoreTemp, add 10C to your target or subtract 10C from CoreTemp to get a better representation of your situation. 70C does seem hot though(even in CoreTemp), I suggest you take a look inside your case to see if all your fans are running and make sure nothing is impeding your airflow.
 
Arcygenical said:
Well, technically... Coretemp is more accurate, so by "using a different program" you're just ignoring the situation...
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And where is the documentation that proves it IS more accurate...? On my rig using coretemp also shows about 10c higher than ANY other program, I doubt ALL of the other programs are wrong...
 
TheRapture said:
And where is the documentation that proves it IS more accurate...? On my rig using coretemp also shows about 10c higher than ANY other program, I doubt ALL of the other programs are wrong...
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its not that the other programs are wrong, its just that core temp reads a different sensor (internal CPU)
 
id say if not concave your IHS prolly convex,
mine convex and sit 60'c idle using scythe ninja with panaflo M1A.
its really suck intel has such low quality control on their newest C2D
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TheRapture said:
And where is the documentation that proves it IS more accurate...? On my rig using coretemp also shows about 10c higher than ANY other program, I doubt ALL of the other programs are wrong...
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Well, yeah it does say in its documentation that it reads a different sensor. IE, it bypasses the motherboard's report of the CPU temperature. But, the proof is mainly in the pudding, so to speak. There are very few people who DON'T agree that CoreTemp is more accurate.

Additionally, it's always best to assume the worst case scenario. Why assume 50'c when a different program is saying 60?

I'd trust Intel's TAT most of all. It's dead smack on with what CoreTemp says in my case, and it's also dead smack on with CoreTemp with my Macbook Pro in windows XP.

It seems to know what it's doing!
 
Why does everyone think Core Temp is WRONG because it reads higher than other programs? I am surprised at how many times I see this posted! Core Temp reads from the Cores of the processor, hence the name. So Core Temp is not wrong because it reads higher. Core Temp reads the temp form a DIFFERENT place than other programs. And there is another huge benefit as well:

1. Core Temp reads the temp from a sensor in the processor and thus does not depend directly on the motherboard. That means that you can compare temps to others using the same processor even if they are NOT using the same motherboard. So comparisons should be more accurate.
 
Just where do you think the motherboard reads the temp? From the cpu's BUILT IN SENSOR....it's all SOFTWARE as to the interpretation.....and just why do you think one software is better than the other? All I want is validation, not just gibberish about sensors and what not....to get the cpu temp, ALL software reads from the SAME sensor.


I am not saying it is wrong, I just want better info than hearsay...here is an article on it...
http://www.overclockers.com/articles1378/
 
As far as I know, the usual apps (speedfan, Asus AI, etc) read from the diode under the CPU. Only Core temp and TAT that I know of read the temp off the CPU internal temp monitoring diode. (the one used for thermal protection and throttling)

What I wonder, is why TAT and CoreTemp reads different temps? TAT is usually 3-4C higher than CoreTemp.

Oh, and the upper limit is 85C. You are still safe with 70C, but I feel uneasy crossing the 60C mark...
 
Either way, it's dangerous to be niave about your temperature. Always assume the worst.

If your computer uses anywhere from 200 to 300 watts of power, do you go buy a 250w PSU saying that "I'm sure the power I use will be lower than 250" or do you assume the worst and get a 350w PSU?


Anyways, even if the OP's sensor IS 10c too high, his temps are STILL 60'c on a stock setting. That is NOT supposed to happen.
 
I get the same temps at the OP. 42-43 Idle, 50-55 playing WoW and then up to 70 when running Orthos for like half an hour. I'm using stock hsf and have my E6300 @ 2.5ghz.
 
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