My CPU is at 52C

jmc41 · 31-10-2007, 19:06

I just put in a new dual core CPU, the old 3200 idled around 32C, this one just hit 52C (with the zalman cooler on max), is this normal while it beds in or did I screw up with too much or not enough thermal stuff?

Quite concerned I'm going to kill it :s

Feek · 31-10-2007, 19:22

Doesn't seem excessive to me.

Mark · 31-10-2007, 19:26

Firstly, which type of dual core CPU? It matters as the thermal characteristics are different.

Secondly, is the new temperature at idle or under load?

jmc41 · 31-10-2007, 19:29

AMD one, one of the 939 X2s 4200+. Running at clock speed of 2.21ghz.

Pretty idle, email, ff, ie7 (work email), messenger is about it. Got it down to hovering around 40 with all my fans at max, case side off, and my room ambient temperature now resembles a fridge :s

Dymetrie · 31-10-2007, 19:50

My 4200 X2 runs at about 40-50 idle, tops out at around 60 under load....

Slow silent fan on it as well.

Considering my old 3000+ was running at 60 idle then I'm more than happy

Mark · 31-10-2007, 19:59

Does sound high for idle temps. If you have spare thermal material available it's probably worth cleaning and re-applying. I don't have an X2 for comparison unfortunately and I know they run hotter than Core2 chips (my overclocked Core2 runs at 45-50 with full load on both cores).

Will · 31-10-2007, 20:32

I've got an X2 4400+ overcooked at around 2.45ghz (2.2 stock), and at idle it sits around 35~40C - I've got one of these Zalman "flowers" and decent high volume low speed fans in my case. On high loads it gets to high 50s which is perfectly safe. 50C at idle is a bit dodgy... have you checked that the voltages are right?

jmc41 · 31-10-2007, 20:55

Yeah this is the 7700 AlCu or something, 92mm beast. The 120mm Cu only one weighting in at about 1kg went back due to not actually fitting.

Voltage is showing a 1.31 through the temp tool thing. Have got it down to between 37-38C now, though my feet are starting to freeze off.

Scan says it should work at 1.3V so I guess thats okay.

I've had to borrow some arctic cooling silicone paste, maybe I should get some artic silver stuff next time I order something - I refuse to pay £6 postage for a < £6 item that weights about 2g including packaging and give it another go.

How long do these things normally take to "bed in"? Might fire up UT04 and see what that does to it. Maybe it needs some heat to 'bed in'?

Mark · 31-10-2007, 21:12

A few days to a week for the most noticeable results, longer may achieve a little more. Running it hotter (50C or so) may help as 'bedding in' is a thermal process. I doubt it'll drop temps by more than a few C though.

jmc41 · 31-10-2007, 21:18

Okay cheers mark.

I'll leave it a few days at least and see how it goes. Doesn't sound like it's in imminent danger of death which is a good thing. Only thing that worries me more than a chip change is a northbridge one.

31-10-2007, 19:06	#1
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	My CPU is at 52C I just put in a new dual core CPU, the old 3200 idled around 32C, this one just hit 52C (with the zalman cooler on max), is this normal while it beds in or did I screw up with too much or not enough thermal stuff? Quite concerned I'm going to kill it :s

31-10-2007, 19:22	#2
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Doesn't seem excessive to me. __________________

31-10-2007, 19:50	#5
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	My 4200 X2 runs at about 40-50 idle, tops out at around 60 under load.... Slow silent fan on it as well. Considering my old 3000+ was running at 60 idle then I'm more than happy __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

31-10-2007, 20:32	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I've got an X2 4400+ overcooked at around 2.45ghz (2.2 stock), and at idle it sits around 35~40C - I've got one of these Zalman "flowers" and decent high volume low speed fans in my case. On high loads it gets to high 50s which is perfectly safe. 50C at idle is a bit dodgy... have you checked that the voltages are right? __________________ *No No!*

31-10-2007, 19:26	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Firstly, which type of dual core CPU? It matters as the thermal characteristics are different. Secondly, is the new temperature at idle or under load?

31-10-2007, 19:29	#4
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	AMD one, one of the 939 X2s 4200+. Running at clock speed of 2.21ghz. Pretty idle, email, ff, ie7 (work email), messenger is about it. Got it down to hovering around 40 with all my fans at max, case side off, and my room ambient temperature now resembles a fridge :s

31-10-2007, 19:59	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Does sound high for idle temps. If you have spare thermal material available it's probably worth cleaning and re-applying. I don't have an X2 for comparison unfortunately and I know they run hotter than Core2 chips (my overclocked Core2 runs at 45-50 with full load on both cores).

31-10-2007, 20:55	#8
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Yeah this is the 7700 AlCu or something, 92mm beast. The 120mm Cu only one weighting in at about 1kg went back due to not actually fitting. Voltage is showing a 1.31 through the temp tool thing. Have got it down to between 37-38C now, though my feet are starting to freeze off. Scan says it should work at 1.3V so I guess thats okay. I've had to borrow some arctic cooling silicone paste, maybe I should get some artic silver stuff next time I order something - I refuse to pay £6 postage for a < £6 item that weights about 2g including packaging and give it another go. How long do these things normally take to "bed in"? Might fire up UT04 and see what that does to it. Maybe it needs some heat to 'bed in'?

31-10-2007, 21:12	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	A few days to a week for the most noticeable results, longer may achieve a little more. Running it hotter (50C or so) may help as 'bedding in' is a thermal process. I doubt it'll drop temps by more than a few C though.

31-10-2007, 21:18	#10
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Okay cheers mark. I'll leave it a few days at least and see how it goes. Doesn't sound like it's in imminent danger of death which is a good thing. Only thing that worries me more than a chip change is a northbridge one.