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Idle/Load temps for Core2Duo

  • 25-01-2007 8:30am
    #1
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    Finally got around to building my first rig and I just wanted to check what other users are getting with similar builds.

    E6600 - not o/c
    Zalman CNPS9500LED - fan at lowest setting
    Antec P180 - all fans at lowest setting

    Temps:
    Idle 28 - 30 oC
    Full Load 40 oC

    So... are these the norm for the above or should they be lower?

    Q


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  • #2
    L31mr0d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    care to post a speedfan readout/systool readout at idle and load?


  • #3
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Yep I'm sure I can sort that out.

    Haven't got around to installing the above apps but I will.

    Q


  • #4
    L31mr0d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    the only reason I ask is that their are 4 CPU temps you should be watching, the socket, diode and core (i.e. cores 0 and 1) temps.

    Usually the socket temp is lower than the other 3 and is sometimes miscalibrated, its best to ignore it and pay attention to the other sensors for your true cpu temperature.

    Usually its best to watch which ever one is the highest under load. Oh and btw, if you haven't got any of these programs installed, how do you know what your load temp is? :confused:


  • #5
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    MSI Dual Core Centre program came with my Mobo.

    Also found a temp monitor for Both cores and the T-Junction
    http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/CoreTemp/


  • #6
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    That is one of the best temp monitors out there. All the big overclockers use it. Meant to be very accurate.

    Best for you to prime95 or dual orthos the cpu to find its true load temps. 2 hours should do it. Also very handy for finding out if you overclock and its stable.


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  • #7
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Thanks Anti,

    I'll try to get some "official" results over the weekend.

    But just out of curiosuty what Idle Temps to you get with your E6600?

    Q


  • #8
    Skud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭Skud


    what mobo u got? i never get above 34degrees with mine, ever so i assume if u got a better cooler than it would come down...?


  • #9
    Champ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 677 ✭✭✭Champ


    Are you sure Intel EIST is enabled in your bios and windows?
    It can be quite easy to forget to enable it in Windows.
    Usually down by Power Options -> Minimal Power Management.

    I discovered this when trying to find out why my idle and load temps were above the average.
    Sure enough, once fixed both the CPU and core temps went down by about 8 - 9 degrees average (stock cooler).

    Heres the offical Intel EIST doc for anyone interested:
    http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/203838.htm


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