EPTMerth
(hasn't affected gameplay so far (2 days old))
CPU reading super high temps on sc2
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RMP
United Kingdom130 Posts
Merth (hasn't affected gameplay so far (2 days old)) | ||
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SoulWager
United States464 Posts
did you OC? | ||
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Rannasha
Netherlands2398 Posts
A quick check you can do is to touch the heatsink when the temperature monitor is showing such high values. If the heatsink is not installed properly, it shouldn't feel very hot (since it's not conducting much heat away from the CPU). | ||
gruff
Sweden2276 Posts
I do find it a bit odd that you say it goes to 100 degrees and you don't notice it affecting gameplay. How are you reading the temperatures and can you post your specs as well? | ||
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RMP
United Kingdom130 Posts
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ABagOfFritos
Canada454 Posts
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jaj22
United Kingdom1376 Posts
If you're using your own thermal paste, be careful not to apply too much. | ||
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Josh_rakoons
United Kingdom1158 Posts
2) 100C load temps (not even full load) is incredibly bad, as many others have said, you need to reseat your fan, I'm assuming you're using the stock? 3) Do not play until you get this fixed unless you want to run the risk of your CPU dieing/ being severely damaged. 4) Reapply thermal paste, make sure you use a "pea drop" when applying. Pretty much just mimicking everybody else's words but id say 3 is the most important. | ||
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ThatBronyGuy
United States169 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
On February 17 2012 00:33 I_am_that_bad wrote: Hey guys, sorry for intruding, but I saw those earlier posts saying that 40-50 is high for an idle temp, and I got a little worried because with my laptop (which I also have a cooling fan for) is around low 50's, sometimes 55 for idle but never goes above 70 under load with any game or process. That being said the airflow (or whatever measure in HWMonitor says) is usually around 27-30. Are these readings accurate and acceptable, or is it even possible to get lower temps with a laptop except for running it in a freezer? As Skyr said, if your load temperatures is under dangerous limits, it's doesn't really matter what the idle temperatures are. Idle temperaturs is more useful as an indication of change in performance (like if you used to be at 30 and suddenly find yourself at 50 etc). Your temperatures aren't great but they are ok for an laptop as they obviously tend to have worse cooling than desktops. You could always try to clean all fans and such as dust tend to clog them up after some time. I know some people put their laptops on fans or cooling pads to get the temperatures down if it starts to get really hot. | ||
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Josh_rakoons
United Kingdom1158 Posts
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ThatBronyGuy
United States169 Posts
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Josh_rakoons
United Kingdom1158 Posts
On February 17 2012 01:03 I_am_that_bad wrote: Thank you for the replies nam and josh :D. I didn't want to freak myself out with the temperatures and have this feeling that every time I use it, it's gonna blow up or something, haha. You will see signs before your parts are damaged by overheating BSOD, crashes, slow running etc.. | ||
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Cyro
United Kingdom20326 Posts
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Arghnews
United Kingdom169 Posts
And be careful with what your program is telling you are temps. Using RealTemp for example, if you set TJMax to 200 degrees then you'll instantly be told your temps are 100 degrees over what they are meant to be. So be careful with the program (Speedfan also pretty good at telling you the temp of everything). Can you set a more aggressive fan profile in BIOS? And to add, I wouldn't worry about temps too too much UNLESS your comp actually shuts itself down. Most CPU's will automatically shut down the comp at 100 degrees, if you don't believe me take off the heatsink and turn on the comp for 15 seconds  (But don't put your finger on the CPU, it hurts) | ||
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Shauni
4077 Posts
On February 17 2012 01:03 I_am_that_bad wrote: Thank you for the replies nam and josh :D. I didn't want to freak myself out with the temperatures and have this feeling that every time I use it, it's gonna blow up or something, haha. Laptops run a lot hotter because of bad air exhaust. Also, it's kinda stupid to measure idle temps for several reasons. Your ambient temperature is affecting it, so where you live matters. Also, the sensors are only made for measuring correctly at 90C, idle temps are usually VERY FAR from being correct. | ||
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kranten
Netherlands236 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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[N3O]r3d33m3r
Germany673 Posts
my load is cooler than your idle? wtf On February 17 2012 05:24 kranten wrote: How reliable is RealTemp? Because I'm getting 70 idle and over 95 degrees when playing sc2. I'm using a laptop though. roflmao, taht's waaaaay too high, even when you use a laptop | ||
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