Monitoring CPU Temperature

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 20, 2005, 10:08 PM

I'm not really sure how to check my CPU temperature, and I have a bunch of temperatures just laying around. How do I know which one is my CPU temperature?

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Is it even monitoring my CPU temp? If not, how can I?

sorry to sound like a noob, but I have almost given up on this.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 20, 2005, 10:13 PM

I think you have the wrong sensor selected, I mean your CPU is -119.. so unless you're on cascade or LN2... I donno.

Check the BIOS maybe?

nitrousoxide52 · Dec 20, 2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

I think you have the wrong sensor selected, I mean your CPU is -119.. so unless you're on cascade or LN2... I donno.

Check the BIOS maybe?

Don't you mean unless you're on pluto

Maybe try reflashing bios.

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 20, 2005, 10:37 PM

I don't know much about the BIOS except overclocking the CPU... How exactly do I fix this?

also, in the BIOS, the CPU temperature is correctly displayed.

**Asmoday** · Dec 21, 2005, 05:11 AM

I'd say that MBM isn't configured right...and "temp 1" in speedfan probably is your cpu temp. Fire up prime95 or another stressapp, and see if the temp rises..

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 21, 2005, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

I'd say that MBM isn't configured right...and "temp 1" in speedfan probably is your cpu temp. Fire up prime95 or another stressapp, and see if the temp rises..

temp 1 is CASE temp

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 21, 2005, 04:25 PM

You're so sure about that?

31 seems about right for an idle X2....especially since core voltage is like 1.35 volts

Drakon · Dec 21, 2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DrunkenMonkey

temp 1 is CASE temp

I believe temp1 is case temp also

**Asmoday** · Dec 21, 2005, 04:50 PM

If you start an app like prime or toast, you'll know for sure....

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 21, 2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

If you start an app like prime or toast, you'll know for sure....

alright, I'm pretty much a n00b at prime95. I downloaded, extracted and installed the program. Now what do I do? and how does this fix my problem?

I feel really really bad for bothering you guys, but thanks for helping!!! I really appreciate it!

EDIT******

back, I ran the benchmark. i dont know what else to do with this program.

**Asmoday** · Dec 21, 2005, 06:39 PM

Go to options---->torture test----> and choose In place large FFTs
Now observe the temp1 reading, if it rises 5-8 degrees (or more...) pretty fast you know that that's the sensor for cpu...

Edit: I see that you use the K8N Neo4 motherboard, didn't that come with some kind of monitor software?

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 21, 2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

Go to options---->torture test----> and choose In place large FFTs
Now observe the temp1 reading, if it rises 5-8 degrees (or more...) pretty fast you know that that's the sensor for cpu...

Edit: I see that you use the K8N Neo4 motherboard, didn't that come with some kind of monitor software?

how long does the torture test take?

I will check my Motherboard box and check for discs that monitor temps.

EDIT***

I didn't find any temp monitoring software...

**Asmoday** · Dec 21, 2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DrunkenMonkey

how long does the torture test take?

I will check my Motherboard box and check for discs that monitor temps.

It will run until you turn it off, or until it sense any instability within your system.

But I found the software that measure the temps etc, etc for your motherboard. It's called CoreCenter and can be found Here

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 21, 2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

It will run until you turn it off, or until it sense any instability within your system.

But I found the software that measure the temps etc, etc for your motherboard. It's called CoreCenter and can be found Here

thanks for the help, I'll try this out.

EDIT***

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I LOVE YOU!!!

yeah, I found out what my CPU temp was. thanks

what are safe temps for Toledo cores?

EDIT*** sometimes the CPU temperature reads errors like -119 C... do you think this is a problem? what should I do?

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 23, 2005, 07:55 PM

Your core is 38 so I wouldn't worry.... anything much over 55-60 is a worry point

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 24, 2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

Your core is 38 so I wouldn't worry.... anything much over 55-60 is a worry point

My core @ idle runs at around 35-40C
My core @ full runs at around 45-50C

OC'ed @ 2464 Ghz presently.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 24, 2005, 10:44 AM

So I'd say you're good

Necrosis · Dec 24, 2005, 10:00 PM

Coming from some one with the same processor, you're good to go. What heatsink are you using anyway?

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 26, 2005, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Coming from some one with the same processor, you're good to go. What heatsink are you using anyway?

stock heatsink.

Im going to the COMP SHOP on wednesday, and Im deciding whether to buy better cooling (fan/heatsink) for my Graphics Card and CPU, buy water cooling system altogether for the system (but I don't know much about this), or buy better RAM.

[I'll just post this

here rather than create a new topic]

Necrosis · Dec 26, 2005, 03:39 AM

If you would like to OC higher. New heatsink for your processor, and faster ram.

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 26, 2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

If you would like to OC higher. New heatsink for your processor, and faster ram.

What's the best heatsink for processor without water cooling?
and best fan/heatsink (whatever) for GPU?

I know what RAM I'm getting.

Necrosis · Dec 26, 2005, 02:17 PM

I favor the Artic Cooling Freezers. They're quiet, easy to install, and don't cost much.

DrunkenMonkey · Dec 26, 2005, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

I favor the Artic Cooling Freezers. They're quiet, easy to install, and don't cost much.

money is not a problem here, I just want the coolest!

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 26, 2005, 10:50 PM

Zalman's do quite well. Especially for the GFX card

Scargo · Dec 27, 2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

If you would like to OC higher. New heatsink for your processor, and faster ram.

I'm running a X2 4400 as well. Was wondering what your settings are even though we have different boards...? I am just about to start O'Cing it.
My specs are as follows:
Asus A8N32-SLI
A64 X2 4400
Thermalright XP-90C with 90MM fan from stock cooler
4 Gig of OCZ Titanium DDR400 dual channel RAM
MSI NX6600-TD256E (don't laugh)
WD 250Gb 7200RPM SATA main drive, w. 16Mb cache
2x-Fujitsu MAU3036NP (15KRPM drives running SCSI 0)
NEC 16X DVDRW DL ND-3540A
Lian 7077A full tower case
Antec TP2 550 (watt) power supply
Windows XP Pro
MS Digital Media Pro Keyboard
Wacom Intuos II Tablet

Necrosis · Dec 27, 2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scargo

I'm running a X2 4400 as well. Was wondering what your settings are even though we have different boards...? I am just about to start O'Cing it.
My specs are as follows:
Asus A8N32-SLI
A64 X2 4400
Thermalright XP-90C with 90MM fan from stock cooler
4 Gig of OCZ Titanium DDR400 dual channel RAM
MSI NX6600-TD256E (don't laugh)
WD 250Gb 7200RPM SATA main drive, w. 16Mb cache
2x-Fujitsu MAU3036NP (15KRPM drives running SCSI 0)
NEC 16X DVDRW DL ND-3540A
Lian 7077A full tower case
Antec TP2 550 (watt) power supply
Windows XP Pro
MS Digital Media Pro Keyboard
Wacom Intuos II Tablet

I'm running mine at stock presently. I haven't seen much cause to OC quite yet. However, I am planning too. BTW, /w that much ram does your computer boot /w 1T or 2T?