[johnwill]

If the max processor temp is 50C, I don't think I'd worry about it, that's fine. The AMD processors don't run that cool anyway...

 

[johnwill]

Re: 79?!?!

omg, 79 degrees is really an ok cpu temp for amd?

that is the oddest thing ive heard....

and here i am whining about mine getting up to 60....
~BoB~

Actually, if it gets past the low 60's, I'd probably be looking into more cooling. Anyone that gets the AMD processor into the 70's is either overclocking or running with a lousy heatsink.

 

[johnwill]

If you want an illuminating view of processor cooling, stop over to Tom's Hardware and look for the Intel & AMD heatsink test. The Intel P4 just slowed down to protect the processor and kept running when the heat sink was removed, most impressive! The Intel P3 crashed, but didn't damage the processor or other parts, not too bad. Both AMD processors went up in smoke, and I believe one took the MB with it! Be careful with the heatsinks on an AMD!