Simviation Forum - CPU Temp.

Sep 23^rd, 2011 at 1:59pm

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going by my layout below in the signature bar. I found a program called "CoreTemp" to see what my Core Temps are. Well, the only 1 that sends out info is Core 1, which equals 57*C / 130*F at idle, no FSX or anything else for that matter running.... up to 160*F.

it color codes the temps, and even at 160*F it is still green, and my laptop internal fan NEVER turns on except at startup during system boot. I do have a FanPad under the laptop to which THAT fan is CONSTANTLY running.

now for my question.... for an AMD Athlon II X2 P340 Dual Core [2.2Ghz] is it normal and safe in the 130* - 170* F range, or should I be looking at a new CPU cause this one is slowly melting???

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Reply #1 - Dec 22^nd, 2011 at 5:35pm

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Firstly I know very little about AMD cpus but the temperatures you state don't seem to be overly hot.
I would look at the following -
Is the CPU heat sink fan working correctly and unobstructed
Is the heat sink clean
Is there enough heat transfer grease between the CPU and the heat sink (it could be an inadequate amount or could have gone hard) Consider removing the heat sink/fan and checking and/or replacing it. If it is not working efficiently then some heat may not be transferred to the heat sink.

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Reply #2 - Dec 23^rd, 2011 at 1:20pm

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I use Coretemp as well, plus RealTemp. My temps run at idle at 24C (right now) 57C seems high but I'm not sure about AMD cpus. When under a full load my cpu may reach in the 50's max.

As with the other post's suggestion check the fan, sink, etc..
I just cleaned mine the other day and it was filthy, and dropped 5 to 10C upon cleaning.

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Reply #3 - Dec 25^th, 2011 at 12:52am

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As long as it's not throttling (reducing clock speed to reduce heat output) and as long as it's stable you should be fine. Also the scale on AMD processors is different to intel ones so they can not be fairly compared.

It seems odd the fan only operates at start up though. Make sure you have all the drivers and such installed, if they are then don't worry about it. You can also try going to be manufacturer website and see if there's a firmware update that corrects any issues if they exist.

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Reply #4 - Dec 27^th, 2011 at 4:31pm

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adkleaddog wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2011 at 1:20pm:

I use Coretemp as well, plus RealTemp. My temps run at idle at 24C (right now) 57C seems high but I'm not sure about AMD cpus. When under a full load my cpu may reach in the 50's max.

As with the other post's suggestion check the fan, sink, etc..
I just cleaned mine the other day and it was filthy, and dropped 5 to 10C upon cleaning.

I'm not sure where I got the 50's from, I should have said mid 30's...I good cleaning does wonders! Shocked

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Reply #5 - Jan 12^th, 2012 at 2:13am

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24 deg C seems awful low. My computer room is about that temp and there is no way my CPU runs at room temperature.

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Reply #6 - Jan 12^th, 2012 at 8:22am

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With upgraded cooling, 24C idle isn't completely out of the question. My fans are variable speed now, to lower noise, but back when they were constant speed on a cool day I would get about 26C idle. With PWM fans on an average day, 33C idle, 60C load. With stock cooling and stock clocks (2.4ghz) I would get 42 idle and 63 load.

Also the sensor on intels gets less accurate the further from the maximum temperature (usually 95-105C) it is.

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Reply #7 - Jan 12^th, 2012 at 9:15am

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I have a Amped up Desk Top computer with 12 Gigs of RAM and AMD everything - I engineered myself an Air-Conditioner to keep my computer componets nice & cool , especially in the hott summer time , I just flip on the Air-Conditioner and let the cooling process take place - it no big deal really, it just a little tiny 18,000 BTU Window Unit Air-Conditioner/ remote control too !!! keeps everything nice & cool and it rocks ! Lips Sealed

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