cpu temp question

[volente_00]

Quote from Bob111:

you may have variable speed fan with settings to keep CPU @ that temperature.
here is temps table-

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/sb/cs-007999.htm#Thermal

So under 38 seems to be optimal for a 3.0


"Systems based on Pentium 4 processors 2.80 GHz (and below) should have a maximum expected temperature of 40°C in the maximum expected external ambient (which is typically 35°C). Systems based on Pentium 4 processors 3 GHz (and above) should have a maximum expected temperature of 38°C in the maximum expected external ambient (which is typically 35°C)."



The op said he is getting 60C which leads me to believe he has a fan problem, or dust build up since his temps are almost double what mine are.

 

[Scataphagos]

Quote from alanack:

I did install Speedfan after this post, and it appears to be showing the cpu temp accurately, as all values are bouncing around a bit. I'm not positive which value is the cpu core, but I assume it is the hottest temp among the bunch. As to AVG pegging the usage to 100%, that's just when I do a system scan, not when it's running in the background. Thanks.

Hottest one likely the video card GPU.

 

[alanack]

Quote from Scataphagos:

Hottest one likely the video card GPU.

That makes sense, at least in my case, as my Matrox card has no fan. How can you determine for sure which component temps are which?

 

[alanack]

Quote from volente_00:

That seems warm to me. Using Speedfan I have never seen my 3.0 P4 go over 40C no matter how many applications were running and it usually runs 32-35C with my house thermostat set on 76F.

It seems like your P4 is running about as cool as anyones. What type of heatsink/fan are you using?

 

[Scataphagos]

Quote from Scataphagos:

Hottest one likely the video card GPU.

Download SIW.exe... it's a freebie, and it will indicate the temp for each component it can measure. (Older mobos usually don't have as many temp sensors as newer ones.)

 

[volente_00]

Quote from alanack:

It seems like your P4 is running about as cool as anyones. What type of heatsink/fan are you using?

It's in a dell and I am running a stock replacement fan bought on ebay.

 

[alanack]

I'm still hoping to determine which temp is the processor. I've narrowed it down to two possibilities. Here are the Speedfan numbers that are coming up:

Fan1: 1654 RPM Temp1: 40C
Fan2: 1854 RPM Temp2: 59C
Fan3: 0 RPM Temp3: 49C
Fan4: 0 RPM HDO: 35C
Fan5: 0 RPM Temp1: 60C

Fan5 is a constant 60C, so I'm disregarding it. Fan4 is the hard drive. Fan2 is the case fan. So the cpu must be either Fan1 or Fan3. Both these sensors show the same chip number, so how can I know which one is the cpu? Also, if Fan1 is the cpu, what might Fan3 be? Thanks.

Alan

 

[mgookin]

If you have a multi core cpu then you're going to see a temp for each core plus a temp for the center of the cpu

 

[alanack]

Quote from mgookin:

If you have a multi core cpu then you're going to see a temp for each core plus a temp for the center of the cpu

This is a single core chip. But I'm thinking the Fan3 value must be the cpu, as it jumps up about 10C when under a load, while the Fan1 value jumps up at most just 1C or not at all. If the Fan3 temp is the cpu I think this P4 is running somewhat on the hot side...