Question about CPU temperature...?

Question

Im running a Quad Core intel processor and im using core temp to monitor my Cpu Temperature.
(Its a custom gaming rig I made)

I get around 40 Celsius for all four cores (with load) and around (34 at idle)

Im also using the Intel cooler that came with the processor.

Is that a good temperature for a CPU? and is it safe to overclock?

Also I have A LOAD of wires in my case so is this affecting temperature

thanks

Answer 1

Yes that's fine, there's room for it to run hotter so overclocking is possible. You need to find a program that will load your processor to 100% so that you can see what the maximum temperature it gets to is and if it's stable at the overclocking settings that you choose. Also remember that summer is on it's way so you may need to reduce the overclocking a bit when the weather gets very hot.

Answer 2

Your CPU temperature is fine(taking in account that's a quad-core CPU...that's even better).

My CPU, for example (which is a Pentium 4 Prescott- one of the hottest-running CPU out there) runs at 70º C with a stock cooler at full load and stays at about 50º at idle.

With a better cooler, I managed to get 50º under full load and 39º at idle which is way better.

You should be able to overclock that CPU way better than me.

It's safe to overclock it from a temperature viewpoint.

It's not safe to overclock it if you've got no idea of how to overclock a CPU.

The Intel stock cooler is just a joke.

Buy a copper based cooler (those big ones) and you'll notice a really big difference .

Having a bigger fan also means it would need to spin at lower speeds in order to create the same flow and thus being quieter.

Having lots of wires affects the airflow inside the case->try to arrange them as much as you can in order to let the air circulate inside the case.

Answer 3

Those temps are perfectly normal for a stock-clocked processor.



If you want to overclock though, I would recommend you upgrade to a performance cooler, just to give yourself more wiggle room. However I've gotten semi-decent overclocks on a stock cooler before, so it's up to you, just be careful.



Wires can effect your case temperature if they're obstructing the airflow in your case, but they don't effect core temperature very much. Use wire ties and a little bit of strategy and you should be fine.

Answer 4

40 Celsius sounds good for a quad core so it sounds very safe to overclock, the wires can affect the air flow in the case, but only by a degree or so, but nevertheless its always good to have a nice and tidy pc :)

If you get a better cooler (which will only cost around 25 pounds) then you will be able to overclock your processor even more,

Good luck.

Answer 5

It sounds like a good temp range to me. I run about the same and never encounter any heat issues. If you were concerned, it isn't very hard to change out the CPU heatsink/fan for a better unit. If your case is big enough, pick up the H50 Hydro Cooler. Its about $80, but its dedicated water-cooling for your processor. I'm using it right now and my temps hardly vary from idle to load.

Answer 6

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