Should I be worried about my CPU?

aajohnny

Hey,
I am kinda freakish when it comes to temperature in my computers... My laptop which has passed away always overheated when I worked on it. I got a new desktop and it has a i7 930 processor. I am wondering if these temperatures are bad:

Core 0: 46C
Core 1: 46C
Core 2: 48C
Core 3: 49C

There average for all is 47C

I have 75-80 processes running if that helps and my fans are running fine. Is this normal temperature for my CPU or a CPU? whats what it should or shouldn't be?

iconoplast

Yes, that's fairly normal. Maximum operating temp for that seems to be 100 C or so. (By the by, I answered this in about 3 seconds by searching "i7 930 operating temperature" on Google.)

aajohnny

I searched and the ones I found were about peolpe overclocking and I didn't overclock.

XenoKratios

My old AMD Phenom runs at like... 45C @ 25% power. I think you're fine man :P.

If you're really paranoid I think you can always get a new CPU cooler or something, a good one might cost you $50.

RexM

aajohnny wrote: »

I searched and the ones I found were about peolpe overclocking and I didn't overclock.

You only have the stock cooler, right?

Those who overclock pretty much all have aftermarket coolers.

Artifice

Any modern processor can handle 50C at normal operations without a problem. Even up to 70-80C under stress is ok. The i7s can run pretty hot without issue (stable temps over 100C have been reported, but it differs processor to processor). I wouldn't start panicking unless it breaks 85C. Were it me, I'd invest in a tube of thermal paste and just reseat the stock cooler. You'd be surprised what a decent thermal interface will do for your temperatures.

Just out of curiosity, what temp does it idle at?

aajohnny

Artifice wrote: »

Any modern processor can handle 50C at normal operations without a problem. Even up to 70-80C under stress is ok. The i7s can run pretty hot without issue (stable temps over 100C have been reported, but it differs processor to processor). I wouldn't start panicking unless it breaks 85C. Were it me, I'd invest in a tube of thermal paste and just reseat the stock cooler. You'd be surprised what a decent thermal interface will do for your temperatures.

Just out of curiosity, what temp does it idle at?

What I posted was idle temperature.

XenoKratios

Maybe you can try the program called Speedfan to speedup your fan. I mean thats not really that hot :S... But then again, compared to my old CPU with a bigger architecture, it kinda is, I think.

You should consider a new fan and heatsink combo like I suggested above, but you shouldn't be worried man. You will also need some thermal paste, and like Artifice said, if you get a new cooler, it helps a ton!

ZacD

mine ranges 40-47 on idle depending on the ambient temp and the core. 45-53 on load, I should overclock it again, less than 70 is more than safe.

monster

Should be okay. If you're worried in your bios set your fans to full speed. You can also use speedfan to dynamically alter fan speed, as XenoKratios suggested.

Sometimes the heat from the video card heats up the CPU so maker sure you have good airflow inside your PC. And use a can of compressed air to clear out the dust. Dust insulates the heat.

Joshua Stubbles

My i5-2400 (3.1ghz) idles between 30-36C and under full load for really intense games I've seen it peak between 60-65C. I'm just using the stock fan/cooler. What CPU compound are you using? Arctic silver has always been my favorite. Are you applying it correct? If that doesn't help, try an after market cooler from Zalman or Thermaltake.

r_fletch_r

That seems fine. Its your load temperatures you should be worried about.

Elhrrah

Stick a cooler on it; those temperatures are fine, really, but there's no point in sinking the money into a processor like that without sticking at least a bit of an overclock on it (for which you'll want a cooler. Peace of mind).

A funny side effect of being a heatsync whore, however, is how quickly you can increase your ambient temperature by doing high system load tasks. I'm running some higher-end thermalright coolers in a CM 690 with a front to back fan setup (with extra fans. Zipties for the win) and I've gotten my ambient temperature up to 85, just through high-load computer use. I consider it an accomplishment.

Clinch_Control

Those temps aren't that bad, over Summer if you're worried about the heat maybe just remove your desktops side panel, that helped me back when I owned a desktop :]

Clinch_Control

Those temps aren't too bad, however if you're worried about your CPU over Summer just remove the side panel from your desktop, that helped my temps out back when I had a desktop :]

aajohnny

Thanks guys... I have this case : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103033

It has 3 fans and it blows cold air which is good I think... I am the most unhandy person and idk how to take computers apart and put together (friend put this together for me) Not sure how to add more fans to this case if its possible.

Here is what speedfan is telling me:

EarthQuake

I'm running at 29-45C with a cheap $25 aftermarket fan set to like 60% power or something(was way loud when at 100%). I'm pretty surprised its running this cool actually.

aajohnny

I am thinking of getting another fan. Is my speedfan looking fine?

EarthQuake

Oh man that is one riced out case.

aajohnny

Lol what does riced mean

EarthQuake

http://aautodealer.blogspot.com/2010/06/pimped-cars.html

aajohnny

Lol ohh... well im confused how come it says my cpu is 40c and my cores are hotter?

EarthQuake

That is standard, my cores each run a little hotter than my cpu overall, not sure why that is.

aajohnny

Thanks Earthquake

Joshua Stubbles

I just ordered this one today for my i5-2400: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150



Really fantastic reviews of 10+ºC drops, low noise and reliability. Not the cheapest thing out there, but I wanted to get something that had a solid amount of positive reviews.

Joshua Stubbles

Fist off, that cooler I bought is massive.




But it was worth it. Idles at 21ºC now (instead of 32+) and I'll update in a bit with full load temps.

aajohnny

Dangggg that is massive nice

Joshua Stubbles

Damn it's good. The arctic silver isn't set yet and the numbers are great. Some areas in GTAIV would get my CPU to 65-67ºC and with the new cooler it peaked at 50ºC and it took a lot of effort to even do that. That's a 15-17º at full load on air alone. I wish I had room to fit the second fan on the cooler but it butts into the ram heatsink
Overall though I'm happy with the purchase.

aajohnny

What cooler is that again?

Joshua Stubbles

This one right here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150

Thermaltake Frio.

aajohnny

very nice

3DLee

Speedfan is nice for some temps but for checking your CPU Real Temp is much better: http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/

metalliandy

http://downloads.guru3d.com/IntelBurnTest-v2.3-download-2047.html

No need to worry about temps really...the PC will shutdown or the core will throttle way before any serious damage happens.
Just get a nice after market cooler