Temps for OC'd CPU

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   Hey guys. Here's my spec:

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 (3.2GHz) (Quad Core) (Black Edition) (8 MB Cache) AM3 Socket  [[Overclocked to 3.84ghz]]

Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H70 Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-890XA-UD3 (AMD 790X Chipset) (USB 3.0) (Socket AM3)

System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)

Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)

Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM)

Video Card(s): 1x ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB

I've been using CoreTemp to monitor my CPU temps, and I was just curious what the general consensus is on whats considered good and safe temperature parameters? Right now I'm at 42c idling with the browser open. I just hit 53c while playing TF2 when I alt tabbed to check my temp, and that's highest I've ever seen it. Is that good? Fair, average, bad? It seems high to me considering I got the Corsair hydro cooler and extra fans, and I'm a little concerned as I was expecting it to run much cooler.

Really appreciate any input on this.

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Lonewolf Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Quote Reply Topic: Temps for OC'd CPU Posted: 28 Feb 2011 at 11:06pm
	Hey guys. Here's my spec: Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 (3.2GHz) (Quad Core) (Black Edition) (8 MB Cache) AM3 Socket [[Overclocked to 3.84ghz]] Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H70 Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-890XA-UD3 (AMD 790X Chipset) (USB 3.0) (Socket AM3) System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance) Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) Video Card(s): 1x ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB I've been using CoreTemp to monitor my CPU temps, and I was just curious what the general consensus is on whats considered good and safe temperature parameters? Right now I'm at 42c idling with the browser open. I just hit 53c while playing TF2 when I alt tabbed to check my temp, and that's highest I've ever seen it. Is that good? Fair, average, bad? It seems high to me considering I got the Corsair hydro cooler and extra fans, and I'm a little concerned as I was expecting it to run much cooler. Really appreciate any input on this.

ablahblah Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2312	Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2011 at 11:07pm
	High temps are regarded as 80C or higher. 75C is abnormal if seen under non-stress testing conditions. Optimally, 60C or lower is good.
	R4D4RPR00F Core i7 920 @ 3.9Ghz Asus Sabertooth X58 EVGA GTX 570 Mushkin 6GB 1414Mhz

Lonewolf Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 2011 at 2:58am
	Alright cool. Thanks for the reply.

Temps for OC'd CPU

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