Safe temps

MurphMan9 · 12-07-2004, 06:08 PM

Hi, i just built a new computer. I have a fan for my p4 processor, it works fine, but is quite loud. There is a adjustment knob in the back that allows me to change the speed, which in turn changes how loud it is.

I'm just wondering what some safe temperatures are since i want to adjust the fan to be quieter, but do not want it to overheat. What is a safe temperature range for the CPU (P4) would 30 - 50 celcius be ok? I have a program for my abit mobo that shows the temperatures. Besides CPU it shows SYS and PWM. Could you tell me what are safe temperatures, and explain what they are. Thanks, i really appreciate it.

Heres just a little extra info. I had the fan running pretty quiet, so when i was playing a game (to be specific Grand Theft Auto:Vice City) the cpu was at about 45 but i noticed pwm was at about 55. I wasn't sure if that was safe so i turned the fan up. Anyways, thanks for the help.

EricT · 12-08-2004, 09:07 AM

What brand motherboard have you? Asus, for instance, provides a temp checking logger/utility that works on all thier boards.

Might want to check out your mobo manufacturer download section and see if they provide something. Some third party programs work as well, but thats the best place to start.

Eric

fearless · 12-08-2004, 09:41 AM

50 degrees celcius is fine for a p4.... i know amd thats towards the top... but you will be fine at 50

Matt

MurphMan9 · 12-08-2004, 04:51 PM

it's an abit IS7-E2, there is a temp program in it. I said there was. ok, so 50 is fine for cpu but what about pwm?

**johnwill** · 12-08-2004, 05:40 PM

The PWM on my system is the Northbridge chip, you should try to keep that no hotter than the mid 50's I would imagine.

dav2b3 · 12-09-2004, 03:24 PM

how do you check the temp. of the cpu.

12-09-2004, 03:47 PM

Hi,

To answer some of your questions about temps, might want to take a read of this stuff:

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16952

Processor state - Idle/Burn (deg C)
P4 Prescott - 45/61
P4 Northwood - 30/48
P4 Gallatin - 32/51

12-07-2004, 06:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
MurphMan9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Posts: 9 OS: Win XP	Safe temps Hi, i just built a new computer. I have a fan for my p4 processor, it works fine, but is quite loud. There is a adjustment knob in the back that allows me to change the speed, which in turn changes how loud it is. I'm just wondering what some safe temperatures are since i want to adjust the fan to be quieter, but do not want it to overheat. What is a safe temperature range for the CPU (P4) would 30 - 50 celcius be ok? I have a program for my abit mobo that shows the temperatures. Besides CPU it shows SYS and PWM. Could you tell me what are safe temperatures, and explain what they are. Thanks, i really appreciate it. Heres just a little extra info. I had the fan running pretty quiet, so when i was playing a game (to be specific Grand Theft Auto:Vice City) the cpu was at about 45 but i noticed pwm was at about 55. I wasn't sure if that was safe so i turned the fan up. Anyways, thanks for the help.

12-08-2004, 09:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
fearless Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: kansas state university (electrical and computer engineering) Posts: 94 OS: xp pro	50 degrees celcius is fine for a p4.... i know amd thats towards the top... but you will be fine at 50 Matt __________________ http://www.ksu.edu/i/home/header.jpg

12-08-2004, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	The PWM on my system is the Northbridge chip, you should try to keep that no hotter than the mid 50's I would imagine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-08-2004, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
EricT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 51 OS: XP	What brand motherboard have you? Asus, for instance, provides a temp checking logger/utility that works on all thier boards. Might want to check out your mobo manufacturer download section and see if they provide something. Some third party programs work as well, but thats the best place to start. Eric

12-08-2004, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
MurphMan9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Posts: 9 OS: Win XP	it's an abit IS7-E2, there is a temp program in it. I said there was. ok, so 50 is fine for cpu but what about pwm?

12-09-2004, 03:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
dav2b3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115 OS: Win Xp Pro, Mac OS 10	how do you check the temp. of the cpu.

12-09-2004, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
mark3567 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Hi, To answer some of your questions about temps, might want to take a read of this stuff: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16952 Processor state - Idle/Burn (deg C) P4 Prescott - 45/61 P4 Northwood - 30/48 P4 Gallatin - 32/51