CPU temperature ?

Question

hi

I have an Intel Pentium D 3400 (945 SL9QQ)
I read in intel specification that the maximum temperature is (63 C)

I have two questions :
1 - what is the normal temperature ( when the computer is not doing any thing )

2 - I installed a program that reads cpu temperature , and cpu temperature never gets lower than (50 C)
and when I make Render operation ( 3d MAX ) temperature gets higher than (75 c)
is that normal ?

3 - what is the best cooling system that can be used ( and not so expensive) ?

Notes :
the cooling system that I'm using is a heatsink fan !

I'm not overclocking or making any other operation to make cpu faster !!

the cpu I'm talking about is new . I had it 20 days ago and it never faild or made any problem , and I noticed the temperature only when I checked BIOS !!

I checked the Fan ,and it's working well , also the cooler ( under the Fan ) is hot which means it makes a good contact whit cpu !

I installed another Fan under the power supply

Answer 1

when the computer is doing nothing its called Idle.

when its working hard its called Load.



when you list them they usually read like this. 50C/75C referring to the Idle/Load temps.



50C/75C is really high and your load temp is approaching shutdown. you need to put in an aftermarket cooler. MAKE SURE that you use a thermal compound!!! your stock cooler had compound on it already but an aftermarket will not. I use this one.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103040

it fits many different sockets and i used Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound.



EDIT

prpcheat is correct also, the right number of case fans in the right configuration can lower your temps by 10C to 15C. dont forget to take the room temp into consideration also. if the room is 30C you wont have a CPU running at 29C. figure 10C over room temp as normal.

Answer 2

Hi,

I would not be too concerned about CPU getting hot.

The 65C mentioned on intel website shoudl be avg temperature, please confirm on the website.

The CPU can get hotter during certain operations which is fine as long as the CPU does not run at high temperature for extended hours(e.g. six hours, 3 hours is fine) or days.



Other cheaper steps to consider for cooling.

1. The machine has enough open space around it so the air flow is not obstructed. Lots of times things are placed around the machine unknowingly obstructing flow of air around the unit. Cool air cannot get in or hot air cannot get out causing the machine to get hotter and hotter over time.



2. Make sure the room temperature is cool enough, comfortable temparture not like 80F, remember the machine uses atmosphere air to cool so if the room air is hot it is not much help to the fan trying to cool the CPU.



3. I would not recommand using any other cooling system, if the CPU needed something more to cool it, the manufacturer would have provided it and since you are not tickering with CPU settings to make it work in overdrive you should be fine.



4. Since you have installed additional fan you should be fine. If you are still concerned call INTEL customer support and talk to them before making any decisions.



My laptop runs an AMD chip and it gets burning hot when I use it for streaming video or games but that is expected as long as the circulation around the unit is free of obstructions.

The machine should be able to push out the hot air.

I have played games for over 5hrs non stop.

Regards

Ash

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Answer 3

Slow down turbo! Start icing that case immediately! You want to idle under 50 degrees C, and never more than a 10 degree flex in that.



Feel your processor heatsink...if it is hot, then it is doing its job. If not, that heat is ever so slowly, killing your hardware.



Your easiest and best route (cheapest too) is ventilation. Any aftermarket Processor fan helps drastically. Make sure you are moving as much of the hot air out of your case as possible, because pushing cold air in is less productive, as it eventually heats up.



-Devin

Answer 4

The CPU is the innovations of your pc and is made out of hundreds of thousands of small switches which carry an electric value which in turn produces the warmth. To plenty warmth and the CPU will ruin down. With some CPU's in case you could cool them down adequate you could fool them into thinking their greater efficient There might desire to be a fan on appropriate of the CPU to maintain it cool it is administered of the motherboard and in maximum new desktops may well be monitored interior the Bios. there is likewise multiple unfastened bits of application to visual exhibit unit your CPU temp. in simple terms form it into google.

Answer 5

Pentium D's run hot! Get yourself and Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro and you'll probably see 10 degrees come off the temperatures. I have one on an overclocked quad core so it should handle the 'D' fine.

Answer 6

normal temp is aropund 35 'c an it could some software issues, my cpu is really cool but thats becuase i have a liquid cooling system that uses water rather that fans its pricey i'll tell you that but its worth it if you overclock a lot.

Answer 7

keep u'r cpu in air conditioned room.