What should I set my CPU warning temp at?

[LordJezo]

On my new motherboard there are heat warning options to let me know when the CPU is almost boiling. There are settings for 60c 70c 80c and 90c.

What should I put it at?

The chip is a Core 2 Duo E6600 and wont be overclocked. It's using the Intel factory heatsink and fan.

 

[kh6idf]

I have the e6300 with stock cooler and I set my warning to 80c. Normal CPU temps run about 57-60c when 50% loaded running folding@home. I could set it at 70 since I've never seen it get close to that. Download Core Temp if you don't have it already to monitor your CPU temps.

 

[hmz]

I set 70C in BIOS.

 

[killster1]

with out reading or even using much c2d's they should have auto shutoff before boiling.. also why set the "warning" ? set the shut down temp to 72C if the cpu is that hot just imagine the parts with out fans and heatsinks..
and core temp and speed fan read same temps for me.. (i use speed fan)

 

[ghost6303]

the default shutdown for these chips is 85c generaly anything under mid 70s isnt too harmful. i like to keep my temps in the 60s. if your not overclocking you can set it for 70, though you will NEVER see 70 unless your heatsink breaks off for some reason