So I just replaced my stock CPU fan/heatsink with new setup. Which is Arctic Cooler 64.
My core CPU temp is now idling at a steady 41 Celsius, but my computer is tending to freeze up a tad bit, and is reacting somewhat slowly. My previous fan had melted (Literally melted. Bearing went out and was unfriendly), but slow reaction is solved by closing a few processes. Nothing I can't handle.
So now that I'm idling at 41C, what is a mark temperature I should look out for, stay away from reaching? My HDTune program that measures temperature automatically sets 51C to critical temperature, or 135. Are those still safe temps to run at? I do everything I can to keep it cool, because my last computer literally fried because of a bad CPU fan and lack of monitoring the temperature.
TL;DR
Idling temp is 41C/105F. Is is safe to run things until I hit near 49C/120F?
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Somewhat related, I'm considering overclocking everything, for the simple fact to say I did and reap the benefits of it. Does anyone recommend this? I'm content as I am right now, but I'm greedy and I want a bit more. Should I do it? The only problem is, I have never done it before/am completely ignorant to many facets of what it could do.
Opinions and knowledge are appreciated. Thanks. :o
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Temperature question again
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Posted 02 June 2009 - 07:30 AM
Being an avid overclocker I suggest you remove the cooler buy some AS5 and apply a small layer upon the CPU. Generally when you are overclocking the danger zone is 60C. CPUS need to try and stay under 55C.
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