Core Temps
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Deklore
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I was thinking about the Core i5 and Core i7 processors, so not sure if the temps are specific to each type of i7 or i5.
Im assuming that if you overclock, then your cpu will run at a higher temp? If thats the case and you get appropriate cooling for the cpu, does it bring it down to original (non-overclocked) temperatures?
If it does then why do they say that overclocking reduces the lifespan of the cpu when the temps are running the same? Or is it a case of if you do overclock then a higher avg temp is expected no matter what kind of cooling you have?
Sorry for all the questions but i know nothing about overclocking (or much else if im honest...LOL)
EDIT - i think this thread may be in the wrong section, but although im talking about overclocking, my original question is just on core temps!
Im assuming that if you overclock, then your cpu will run at a higher temp? If thats the case and you get appropriate cooling for the cpu, does it bring it down to original (non-overclocked) temperatures?
If it does then why do they say that overclocking reduces the lifespan of the cpu when the temps are running the same? Or is it a case of if you do overclock then a higher avg temp is expected no matter what kind of cooling you have?
Sorry for all the questions but i know nothing about overclocking (or much else if im honest...LOL)
EDIT - i think this thread may be in the wrong section, but although im talking about overclocking, my original question is just on core temps!
Gorman
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Ok well yes you are right, the chip will run hotter when overclocked no matter what the cooling.
Think of it like this, overclocking a cpu is like running your car permanently in 2nd, your using it in a way that it was not designed for and will shorten the lifespan.
You want to keep your temps under 80 on load for an Intel cpu.
Think of it like this, overclocking a cpu is like running your car permanently in 2nd, your using it in a way that it was not designed for and will shorten the lifespan.
You want to keep your temps under 80 on load for an Intel cpu.
Sorry to go slighty off subject but what temp should a GPU run at, mine is 52 when not doing alot and 65 when messing around with photo's etc, is that the norm?
Edit: Where can I safely download an app to see what my CPU runs at please, I have searched and their are sooo many but would rather someone recommend one they know works and is from a trusted source.
Edit: Where can I safely download an app to see what my CPU runs at please, I have searched and their are sooo many but would rather someone recommend one they know works and is from a trusted source.
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Again depends on what GPU U have ... 52 C ..at idle seems ok.. nothing to worry about (I have at HD 5650) that idles around 46-47 C
And with some load on about 57-60 C.. Your 62 seems decent enuf if you are watching videos,hi-res photos etc..
While gaming it does go to 67 at load though
Keep in mind that generally Nvidia GPUs run hotter than their ATI/AMD counterparts.
And with some load on about 57-60 C.. Your 62 seems decent enuf if you are watching videos,hi-res photos etc..
While gaming it does go to 67 at load though
Keep in mind that generally Nvidia GPUs run hotter than their ATI/AMD counterparts.
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Phoenix
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Try this for temperatures: http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/CPUID-TMonitor-Download-135901.html