is my q8200 running too hot?

stipes · 10-31-2009, 07:13 PM

I just overclocked my q8200 to 2.6ghz and im wondering if this is too hot.

I just stress tested with prime95 for about half an hour and under 90% load my temps look like this
1: 75
2: 72
3: 71
4: 70

thats on average btw... is that too hot? or can i push my overclock a bit further?

thanks

IT-Tech · 10-31-2009, 07:29 PM

Is that measurement in Fahrenheit or in Celcius?

I'm going to guess it is Celcius and YES, it is running too hot!

Max is 71.4 on that processor.

http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...x?sSpec=SLB5M#

or

http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SLG9S

Thanks!

stipes · 10-31-2009, 07:34 PM

thats under 90% load but... surely games dont require 90% load....

Phædrus2401 · 10-31-2009, 07:37 PM

Is it in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

Games typically use 50-95% of a CPU's capacity, depending on the game.

stipes · 10-31-2009, 07:43 PM

its in celsius

stipes · 10-31-2009, 07:45 PM

another question, these are my idle temps atm

are these too high:
1: 50
2: 44
3: 45
4: 41

Phædrus2401 · 10-31-2009, 07:50 PM

Your CPU temperatures are too high. You should be under 70C at all times, and your idle temp should be no higher than 40-45C at most. Are you using the stock CPU heatsink? Did you remove the heatsink at any time? If so, did you clean the CPU and reapply thermal paste? Also, make sure all of your computer's fans are dust-free. If they're dirty use compressed air--NOT a vacuum or chemical cleaner--to clean them off. If you're overclocking try easing back on your Vcore or FSB a little bit. For your CPU the VCore should be no higher than 1.3625V.

IT-Tech · 10-31-2009, 07:50 PM

Nope, they are okay (not great). However, if under any type of load your specific CPU exceeds 64 or 65 (my own opinion) it is usually considered too high. Even though your CPU will run at it's maximum temperature, it will not last as long as it should either.

Here is a good article on CPU's and temperatures you may want to have a look at.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/143

**Tyree** · 11-01-2009, 01:38 PM

I also consider all of those temps too high. Are you certain, if you are using a stock mount CPU cooler, that all 4 legs are securely locked into the Mobo?

**greenbrucelee** · 11-02-2009, 11:03 AM

I agree 60 degrees c tops is what you should aim for, if your using a stock heatsink you shouldn't be overclocking that high. Stock heatsinks are not designed to cool overclocked systems.

10-31-2009, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
stipes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64	is my q8200 running too hot? I just overclocked my q8200 to 2.6ghz and im wondering if this is too hot. I just stress tested with prime95 for about half an hour and under 90% load my temps look like this 1: 75 2: 72 3: 71 4: 70 thats on average btw... is that too hot? or can i push my overclock a bit further? thanks

10-31-2009, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? Is that measurement in Fahrenheit or in Celcius? I'm going to guess it is Celcius and YES, it is running too hot! Max is 71.4 on that processor. http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...x?sSpec=SLB5M# or http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SLG9S Thanks!

10-31-2009, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
stipes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? thats under 90% load but... surely games dont require 90% load....

10-31-2009, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? Is it in Celsius or Fahrenheit? Games typically use 50-95% of a CPU's capacity, depending on the game. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-31-2009, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
stipes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? its in celsius

10-31-2009, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
stipes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? another question, these are my idle temps atm are these too high: 1: 50 2: 44 3: 45 4: 41

10-31-2009, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? Your CPU temperatures are too high. You should be under 70C at all times, and your idle temp should be no higher than 40-45C at most. Are you using the stock CPU heatsink? Did you remove the heatsink at any time? If so, did you clean the CPU and reapply thermal paste? Also, make sure all of your computer's fans are dust-free. If they're dirty use compressed air--NOT a vacuum or chemical cleaner--to clean them off. If you're overclocking try easing back on your Vcore or FSB a little bit. For your CPU the VCore should be no higher than 1.3625V. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-31-2009, 07:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? Nope, they are okay (not great). However, if under any type of load your specific CPU exceeds 64 or 65 (my own opinion) it is usually considered too high. Even though your CPU will run at it's maximum temperature, it will not last as long as it should either. Here is a good article on CPU's and temperatures you may want to have a look at. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/143 Last edited by IT-Tech; 10-31-2009 at 07:52 PM.

11-01-2009, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,356 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? I also consider all of those temps too high. Are you certain, if you are using a stock mount CPU cooler, that all 4 legs are securely locked into the Mobo? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-02-2009, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,774 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: is my q8200 running too hot? I agree 60 degrees c tops is what you should aim for, if your using a stock heatsink you shouldn't be overclocking that high. Stock heatsinks are not designed to cool overclocked systems. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified