AMD 2.6 CPU

[Dave Hotten]

Can anyone here suggest what is the correct temperature for the above
cpu to run at? I have just got a new computer with an Asus motherboard
and an AMD 2.6 cpu. The person that built it says the temp is 55c when
it's idle and runs at nearly 60c when it's working. I have been told
that this is too hot and an ideal temperature would be around 45c to 48c
and if I continue to run it at such high temperature I could do a lot of
damage to the computer. I do know that Intel chips run a lot cooler than
AMD but what would be an ideal temp for this one?

Hope someone can advise me.
Thanks.

Dave.

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[Ed]

55c at idle is to hot. Period. 55c at full load after a few hours would have
me worried.
If you can do it yourself upgrade the heatsink to one thats rated to support
processors faster than yours. My machine idles at 45c with a large overclock
and
max's around 50c after hours of use...this is with the windows open, no fan
in the
room and its about 90 degrees outside. In winter it never goes over 45c.

The rule to follow is bigger heatsinks (make sure it will fit your board
before
you buy it as many large heatsinks can hit components on the board) with
2500-3500 rpm fans or smaller heatsinks with loud fast fans usually at
5000-6000 rpm both give good cooling.
Be advised the smaller ones with fast fans are very very very
loud. I prefer the larger heatsink w/slower fan myself.

If your not comfortable doing the install yourself have a pro do it....

Can anyone here suggest what is the correct temperature for the above
cpu to run at? I have just got a new computer with an Asus motherboard
and an AMD 2.6 cpu. The person that built it says the temp is 55c when
it's idle and runs at nearly 60c when it's working. I have been told
that this is too hot and an ideal temperature would be around 45c to 48c
and if I continue to run it at such high temperature I could do a lot of
damage to the computer. I do know that Intel chips run a lot cooler than
AMD but what would be an ideal temp for this one?

Hope someone can advise me.
Thanks.

Dave.

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[Interesting Ian]

55c at idle is to hot. Period.

But why is it too hot?? What is actually going to happen?? Ok it won't
last as long as it would do otherwise, but it surely is highly questionable
whether it is worth while buying a bigger heat sink and loads of fans and
what have you. My XP1800 runs at the same temp (60C under load in summer)
and I'm delighted because it was going up to 78C until a few weeks ago until
I applied some paste. People on here are completely fanatical! {rolleyes}

 

[Dave Hotten]

55c at idle is to hot. Period. 55c at full load after a few hours would have

me worried.
If you can do it yourself upgrade the heatsink to one thats rated to support
processors faster than yours. My machine idles at 45c with a large overclock
and
max's around 50c after hours of use...this is with the windows open, no fan
in the
room and its about 90 degrees outside. In winter it never goes over 45c.

The rule to follow is bigger heatsinks (make sure it will fit your board
before
you buy it as many large heatsinks can hit components on the board) with
2500-3500 rpm fans or smaller heatsinks with loud fast fans usually at
5000-6000 rpm both give good cooling.
Be advised the smaller ones with fast fans are very very very
loud. I prefer the larger heatsink w/slower fan myself.

If your not comfortable doing the install yourself have a pro do it....

Thanks for the reply.

I was sure 55c was too hot. I spoke to the computer builder today and he
now tells me that the BIOS thermometer is oversensitive and reporting a
higher temperature than the computer is actually running at. He checked
the temperature inside the case and said it was 20c and that he could
put his hand on the heatsink without feeling too much heat. Because I
have said I refuse to accept the computer till the temperature is at an
acceptable level he has now suggested using an internal thermometer, one
that fits near the chip, didn't know you could get one, and use that to
check out the correct temperature. I'm not sure if he's trying to blind
me with technology but I will let you know the out come.

Cheers.

Dave.

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[hona ponape]

I was sure 55c was too hot. I spoke to the computer builder today and he
now tells me that the BIOS thermometer is oversensitive and reporting a
higher temperature than the computer is actually running at. He checked
the temperature inside the case and said it was 20c and that he could
put his hand on the heatsink without feeling too much heat. Because I

This could also mean that the heatsink is not seated properly on the chip.
(and not moving the heat away from the processor) The heatsink should be
hot.
If this guy didnt try re-seating the heatsink as a first step, I would be
concerened he really knows what he's talking about.

 

[Lenny]

The maximum die temp of an Athlon XP CPU is 85 C.