Intel E5200 temp difference between 2 cores: 8C ?

[Koslov]

I just finished building my new system. It's an Intel E5200 w/ a Gigabyte G31M-ES2L rev2.0 motherboard on the stock Intel HSF w/ MX-2

Realtemp idle temp:
Core 0 = 33
Core 1 = 41

Realtemp load temp:
Core 0 = 49
Core 1 = 49



Difference temperature between the 2 cores is: 8C at idle but at full load there's no gap
I'm a bit concerned to say the least. I'm planning to OC my CPU to at least 3.4GHz

I don't feel like removing the mobo, applying new paste for nothing if it's only a wacky sensor
What would you do?

 

[krupted]

worry wart

 

[Ocellaris]

those sensors are really inaccurate at low temps. since your load temps are fine and matching, you have nothing to worry about.
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[Zero82z]

You might have a stuck sensor. It doesn't matter.

 

[brandonwh64]

It sounds like the sensor is off by alittle bit

 

[King Icewind]

realtemp has a sensor test, have u tried it?

 

[BillParrish]

So which core do you reckon is running realtemp and all the things windows does in the background ?

Remember Idle does not mean "off".

Ignore it load tells the tale.