Thunderbird 1 Gig Temps

[Cryptic I]

According to AMD this processor is ok to run up to 90 degrees centigrade w/ a case temp of 42 degrees.

http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/techdocs/index.html


This sounds high to me. What is the average temp of this processor ?


[This message has been edited by Cryptic I (edited 12-20-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Cryptic I (edited 12-20-2000).]

[falcompsx]

mine runs about 40C...with a FOP32 and artic silver(under load)...90C is AMD's absolute limit. Car's have a redline on them too, but if you run them at 100rpm under the redline for too long, they won't last very long...same thing with cpu temps.

[mikewarrior]

Part of the problem is that socket A mb's read temps incorrectly(and often too low) so the most 40C readings could potentially be cpu core temps of 50s and 60s C. Depending on how far off your readings are, a 50-60C reading temp is still acceptable.


Mike
P.S. Check this site for more info: http://www.geocities.com/socketatemps/

[This message has been edited by mikewarrior (edited 12-22-2000).]