CPU Temp Readings

[ST]

Temp reading on a AMD Athlon XP 2500 using Sandra 2004 show as 30c but when
I check the bios it shows at 54c. how reliable are the Sandra readings? I
believe Sandra gets it's reading directly from the bios is this right?

Thanks in advance,

ST

 

[Will Dormann]

Temp reading on a AMD Athlon XP 2500 using Sandra 2004 show as 30c but when
I check the bios it shows at 54c. how reliable are the Sandra readings? I
believe Sandra gets it's reading directly from the bios is this right?

Sandra's probably reading the wrong sensor. Trust the BIOS.


-WD

 

[ST]

Thanks, so is 54c O.K?., when I'm reading that temp system is not running
any large app's or games??

ST

 

[Will Dormann]

Thanks, so is 54c O.K?., when I'm reading that temp system is not running
any large app's or games??

54C is reasonable. If you want a second opinion, try MBM5. It'll let
you choose the correct sensor. As long as it stays under 70C during
heavy load it should be OK.


-WD

 

[ST]

Thanks WD your input is much appreciated and I will check out MBM5.

ST