What is my Computers Maximum CPU Temperature?

[Bryce W]

This one is for you TheUnknownOne. The other day he asked me if his new PC (Pentium 4 Desktop) was running too hot.

Me: "what temperature is it running at?"
Him: "100 C"
Me:

 

[Bryce W]

Added AMD Athlon 64 X2

 

[Sleepy-uk]

Thanks for the info, it is a good barrier referance.

 

[Rus]

Intel Pentium 4
64 - 78°C

Mine never got past 55°C, thats what i managed to get as max °C after 24h@100%cpu usage, 20cm from the working radiator in my room, room was 25°C.

 

[TheUnknownOne]

Added the new Zalman HS/F now my CPU is running 60c on idle and like 65 load

 

[ArticleBot]

A lot of users frequently ask if their computers are running too hot and want to know their maximum temperature for their CPU is. This article will show you how to monitor your processors temperature and tell you the maximum CPU temperature your PC should be running at.

Read the full article.

 

[pc commander]

my computer is over 2x as hot as it should be

my processor is over 2x as hot as it should be! it is 117*c and i am using factory fan... should i get different fan... help me, please!!! i ned ways to cool down my computer processor. hey, knuckles10 do you know how much cooler my processor would be if i added different processor fan. (amd athlon 64)

p.s. my computer case itself (inside) is running anywhere betwen75-90*f

note: *=degrees

 

[Bryce W]

Yeah, a highpowered after-market fan would be very helpful since I have always found that the stock ones are never enough. Also keep in mind there may be other factors at play here, expecially case airflow.

Even if you do put a high powered aftermarket fan on the system, if there is nowhere for the hot air to go it will hang around the CPU and heat the system up even more. On most modern computers you at least need an exhaust fan out the back of the case (not including the power supply exhaust fan). One of our writers, Boris, has written up a really good article on computer case airflow which you can find here: http://www.technibble.com/case-cooling-the-physics-of-good-airflow/