CPU Temperature

[mike]

Can anyone recommend a good free CPU temperature monitor software?

[Patonb]

Coretemp http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

The best

[daveh0]

my Quad Cores are running at like 60-ish whhen not being too stressed. this seems a bit high, right? Is there any way to lower the temp through software or do I simply need more fans in the case?

[Patonb]

60s very high. Is iit a GO or b3?
It is a q6600 riight?

my quAd OC runs 34 idlle and 60 stressed.

what's your specs


Edit.... I wrote this on my treo 750.. not to bad i think.

[daveh0]

60s very high. Is iit a GO or b3?
It is a q6600 riight?

my quAd OC runs 34 idlle and 60 stressed.

what's your specs

Not sure what you mean by a GO or b3...

q6600 @2.4 GHz.
2GB DDR2 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
2 SATA HD
1 SCSI HD
2 DVD drives (one SATA one IDE)

[Patonb]

The q6600 comes in two models.. a B3 step, and a G0 model. The B3 is a hotter running chip than a G0.

d/l cpuz from http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and it'll tell you the revision.

Is this a prebuilt setup? or home biult? What case? What is the Core Voltage? (can get from cpuz)

Theres a few reasons for heat... you could also run with the side off, as it'll be more air and see if that helps. If it does, than its an air thing.

[daveh0]

The q6600 comes in two models.. a B3 step, and a G0 model. The B3 is a hotter running chip than a G0.

d/l cpuz from http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and it'll tell you the revision.

Is this a prebuilt setup? or home biult? What case? What is the Core Voltage? (can get from cpuz)

Theres a few reasons for heat... you could also run with the side off, as it'll be more air and see if that helps. If it does, than its an air thing.
It's a G0.

I bought a barebones kit (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3517497&Sku=P450-9102%20J) and had a friend (who does this for a living) put it together along with a few other spare parts thatwe pulled from another machine.

I guess I'll try running it with the side off for a while and see if that helps. If it doesn't, any ideas as to what else it could be?

[PN]

Patonb: Since we're on the topic of CPUs can you give us an update on your Quad Core?

My Dell XPS 400 with the Intel Quad Core runs really quiet. It looks to me that there is good airflow begin drawn from the front of the case, out through the back. Aerodynamics look good on this model with no signs of turbulence.

[rybread]

I guess I'll try running it with the side off for a while and see if that helps. If it doesn't, any ideas as to what else it could be?

A good heatsink with good thermal compound will make a big difference. I've always used Arctic Silver when I built my computers and it makes a big difference. I'm not sure what they're running at these days, but 60° is way too hot. You shouldn't be running any more than 50° under full load. Processors sometimes have a thermal sensor that restricts the amount of load it will take. I'm not sure if yours does, but if it does, there's a good chance you're not getting the full benefits of your processor. A lot of cases are designed with airflow in mind with the case closed. I've had several computers where they'll actually run cooler with a case closed then open. Good air circulation in the case is very necessary to keep everything running properly. Make sure there is nothing restricting airflow inside the case. Bundle all your wires together if you can.

[Patonb]

It's a G0.

I bought a barebones kit (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3517497&Sku=P450-9102%20J) and had a friend (who does this for a living) put it together along with a few other spare parts thatwe pulled from another machine.

I guess I'll try running it with the side off for a while and see if that helps. If it doesn't, any ideas as to what else it could be?


I'd bet, like ryebread, you need to reseat the HSF. You have quality case, so it's most likely NOT an air flow issue. I'm using an Antec 900, which looks like direct compition to yours. I also have a Turniq 120 cooler, so that really helps. I idle at 32-33C stress at mid 50's, and am OC'd 25%. Even with the stock cooler you should be 30s, I read peoples OC upto 3.0Ghz on stock. might want to also double check your fans are blowing right.

Patonb: Since we're on the topic of CPUs can you give us an update on your Quad Core?

My Dell XPS 400 with the Intel Quad Core runs really quiet. It looks to me that there is good airflow begin drawn from the front of the case, out through the back. Aerodynamics look good on this model with no signs of turbulence.

My system is running great now.... still "missing" a core according to Everest.. But i got my 3dmark score up to 15,500 at 3.0Ghz and my 8800gt to 710/1010. So its a software issue. Thank god.
I got new RAM though, the Ballistix was really flaken out, so I got some OCZ Platinum. They're running well, and I haven't tweeked them... I'm 1:1 with my fsb, so they're actually under clocked, and theyre at 1.9125Vs or is it 2.
My case is alittle noisey... 4 fans, 3 120's and a 200 on top. 2 suck in the bottom half, front, and exhaust back top. Gets chilly being near it.
http://img.ncix.com/gif/21123.JPG
And they're set on low.. Would need a sound proof room to go high all around. The Turniq is set low too, 1250rpm.

I'm temped to push my OC but 3.0Ghz is wonderful speed, HUGE difference over 2.4, and a minut VCore bump. Most run 3.2 or .4 but why waste power, i say.

PN, whats your temps running? Air flow looks good. Saddly, i don't think you can OC it. The extra 600mhz really improves the q6600.

[Malibu]

looks like my laptop is running in the 60's as well. Some info about it ...

says ...

revision - D0
processor - intel core duo T2650 (Yonah DC)
frequency - 1833.41 MHz (122.23 x 15.0)


don't know much about it ... what do you think?

[daveh0]

thanks for the input guys. I'll have my buddy take a look and see what's going on (or fire him and bring it to someone else - ha!)

[Andy]

If you are using the Intel cooler, well, that's about right, the cooler kinda blows. Cooling 4 cores can be a challenge. But if you are running stock speed, it should be ok at that temp anyway, it wont error out on you at stock speeds at high temps. But if you want nice air cooling, I believe the Thermalright Ultra Extreme is the air cooling champ currently. If you really want to get fancy, sand down the face of the CPU with some 600 grit on a wet mirror along with the base of the cooler the same way so that they are nearly perfectly flat (both are more often than not, not-flat, causing inefficient heat transfer). Then get some Coolaboratory Liquid Metal thermal interface material in between the 2 and you will have the best air cooling possible. Then pile on the volts and clock speed to the limits of air cooling! It'll look a little like this... (gratuitious computer pron alert)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/amichalski00/E8400035.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/amichalski00/E8400038.jpg

[Patonb]

looks like my laptop is running in the 60's as well. Some info about it ...

says ...

revision - D0
processor - intel core duo T2650 (Yonah DC)
frequency - 1833.41 MHz (122.23 x 15.0)
don't know much about it ... what do you think?

Laptops are a pain... Their airflow sucks.

Might try cleaning the fans and ducting.

While Andys right, 60C isn't gonna hurt it, it still is high even with the stock cooler, should be mid 30's. I'd also check what the VCore is running, as Auto setting had mine jacked and added 10C to my system.

[daveh0]

I'm guessing VCore is something that can be adjusted in BIOS? What should it be running at?

[Patonb]

I'm guessing VCore is something that can be adjusted in BIOS? What should it be running at?

It is... mine is running at 1.168V according to cpuz, but i set it to 1.19ish in the BIOS. Theres always a difference, so if you checkk cpuz and its around 1.16-1.18V its probably good... lower the better.

Again real easy checks are things like, making sure your fans are blowing right. Maybe d/l speedfan (http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php) and check your cpu fan is running, did you forget to plug it in?

You'll probably find something stupid thats the cAuse..

[Malibu]

I'm not sure this laptop even has a fan. I downloaded speedfan and went to configure and then fans. It's not reading anything there. The vid (core speed) says 1.26 generally. Still tinkering around ...

[daveh0]

VCore seems to be OK. Screen shot of Speed Fan attached. Looks like the fans that I do have are running at 100%.

I'm wondering if I'm missing a fan? Horrendous pic (horrendous at best - taken with my phone) of the inside of the box (side is clear plastic) attached as well. The arrow pointing to the left shows where the CPU fan is blowing out. It is connected and runs non-stop. The other arrow is pointing to the back panel. Looks like another fan could/should go there? What do you think?

Also, the current version of my BIOS is not configured to recognize the SCSI controller and drive but it is still plugged in to the mobo. Would that jack anything up?

[Patonb]

Heres mine....
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/Patonb/comp.jpg

I think its your thermal paste. I think your "empty" spot is for you too add more in. Oddly, you hard drives hot too.

You can also see the differnce as i'm only 1250rpm on my cooler, and you're at 2500

Edit........

thinking........ if your fans maxed rpm all the time, then you do got issues... Also noticed, my systems is -10.. explains why i'm cold.

[Patonb]

I'm not sure this laptop even has a fan. I downloaded speedfan and went to configure and then fans. It's not reading anything there. The vid (core speed) says 1.26 generally. Still tinkering around ...

Speedfan just might not know your board.. you do have a fan though.

What kind/model is it?
Vid is not the Vcore, Vcore is further down, but i'm not to up on the duals, so i'm not sure whats good

My lappy, 3800+amd chip, run 50ish with full fan speed.

Generally lappy run ho due to crappy airflow and small fans.

[Malibu]

What kind/model is it?
Vid is not the Vcore, Vcore is further down, but i'm not to up on the duals, so i'm not sure whats good



HP Pavilion DV2000.
Would that be under the SPD tab, the only other number in the 1. range that I see is voltage. - 1.8 v



Speedfan just might not know your board.. you do have a fan though.


I must have one because I checked the box for "automatic fan speed" and it cooled em down to 49C. Not able to get a screen capture for some reason, I hit alt+prt sc

[Patonb]

Malibu...... Ah sorry, you're reading Cpuz, I was commenting on Speedfan. My cpuz reads Vid of 1.15 idle too, so that seems good.
My lappy is a 3yo zv6000 and my cores running 53C

I'm pretty sure yours is dust/clogged fan. HP vents out the bottom. If you can, get compressed air, and blow it from intake to exhaust. You'll need to flip it over, not sure if you can, and go at it.

Oh, it's Fn key + insert for print screen on the stock keyboard.

[PN]

PN, whats your temps running? Air flow looks good. Saddly, i don't think you can OC it. The extra 600mhz really improves the q6600.
No need to feel sad, I don't plan on overclocking my Intel Quad Core. Sorry to read that you lost one core. Do you have any recourse?

[Patonb]

Not bad, but high VID.... I love the extra 600Mhz... things load so much faster. 2.4Ghz is slow for us now now now society.
Wow, you're really loading your comp. Is that just cause of dragon?

Re-lost core....... Have no idea why, but Everest monitoring tool doesn't ready cpu load on one of my cores. Its there and working just fine, but took a week to figure it out.

[PN]

It looks like Dragon is the culprit.

[Malibu]

Patonb, thanks for the info. Yeah, I need to keep the bottom air vents opened up more. It's a small computer anyways.