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gtr
01-25-2006, 10:36 PM
Is 51C too high for my MOBO? I have a new build with A8N 32SLI.

I'm running.
FX60 41C
7800GT
Enermax Pandora case/liberty 500W PS

Is this bad? Usually mobo in my experience is at 30-40C?
Sterling_Aug
01-25-2006, 10:39 PM
I would add a fan or two, but if it runs without locking up, then it is fine.
Midknyte
01-25-2006, 11:25 PM
you gotta take it all with a grain of salt. if your 7800 is close to the sensor, that will throw off your readings.
pandaz3
01-26-2006, 12:17 AM
Most software takes readings from the BIOS, The Bios could lack calibration, (Do you have the latest BIOS) plus I don't think there are tons of people with a FX-60, it has to have more performance than what you had before. Generally speaking that would mean more heat. Air cooling right?, what kind of a cooler do you use?
Strawbs
01-26-2006, 12:42 AM
motherboard should never read higher than the processor - on air cooling. I think you're looking at the cpu diode temp! maybe your monitoring software has the wrong configuration.
gtr
01-26-2006, 11:12 AM
I'm guessing it's a software problem. I'll install Sandra and compare with the Asus program. It does look like the readings are flipped. 50c for cpu and 30-40c for the mobo sounds about right.

I'm using oem cooler.
Strawbs
01-26-2006, 04:01 PM
Motherboard Monitor (http://mbm.livewiredev.com/) is the bee's knees when configured properly! have a look around the site to see if there's a plugin specific to your board that sets it up automatically. :cool:

Asus Monitoring Software is notoriously ****. :r
Midknyte
01-26-2006, 04:08 PM
MBM is no longer updated so you probably won't find a match. You can also try Speedfan.

Tech Tools (http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=173743)
Strawbs
01-26-2006, 04:22 PM
MBM is no longer updated so you probably won't find a match. ...Sorry! It's been a while since I personally felt the need to monitor my temps w\ software! My case does hardware thermal monitoring & I'm still happily running a 2500+ @ 2700+ here. :)
Midknyte
01-26-2006, 04:28 PM
Everest Ultimate has motherboard temp monitoring also, but it ain't a freebie.
http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=3&lang=en