idle temp

Nick · 08-16-2007, 06:14 AM

when you say my idle temp is: 35 degrees (for example) do you get that from the BIOS or from windows? i always use core temp from windows but im wondering if you use the BIOS to get your idle temp

jay_bo · 08-16-2007, 06:22 AM

you can get it from windows task manger i think not sure thou

CrazeD · 08-16-2007, 06:42 AM

No, CPU temperatures are not in task manager.

I use Windows.

Nick · 08-16-2007, 06:50 AM

thanks

b1gapl · 08-16-2007, 10:00 AM

You can get idle temps from both the BIOS or from the Windows environment. The BIOS though, would be the most accurate.

Nick · 08-16-2007, 10:03 AM

but wouldnt the BIOS temp be lower as there are no apps running?

veedubfreak · 08-16-2007, 10:04 AM

The bios is going to be "idle". Speedfan is roughly 15 degrees off for most users and coretemp seems to be pretty accurate for most. I know coretemp matches what my bios shows me on my rig.

b1gapl · 08-16-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickm926

but wouldnt the BIOS temp be lower as there are no apps running?

That's what the idle temperature means. When the computer is not really doing anything, it's idle.

Nick · 08-16-2007, 10:35 AM

so it would be better to get it from the BIOS not coretemp?

b1gapl · 08-16-2007, 10:37 AM

Most of us I'm assuming, get the idle temperature from Coretemp. Coretemp is pretty accurate in my opinion. And it's easier that way, so you don't have to restart your computer every time, to check the idle temperature.

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jay_bo Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 878	Re: idle temp you can get it from windows task manger i think not sure thou __________________

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b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: idle temp You can get idle temps from both the BIOS or from the Windows environment. The BIOS though, would be the most accurate. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

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veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,672	Re: idle temp The bios is going to be "idle". Speedfan is roughly 15 degrees off for most users and coretemp seems to be pretty accurate for most. I know coretemp matches what my bios shows me on my rig. __________________ Gaming Rig Mountain Mods UFO Intel Q6600 g0 3.6ghz 1.4v Custom H2O 2x2gb Ocz Reapers@ 4-4-4-12 HIS 4870 Crossfire Asus Rampage Formula x48 Corsair 750TX 24" Acer + 24" Soyo #1 3dmark06 holder 21554 "U" is a letter, "you" is a word. Just say no to lazy typing.

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08-16-2007, 10:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: idle temp Most of us I'm assuming, get the idle temperature from Coretemp. Coretemp is pretty accurate in my opinion. And it's easier that way, so you don't have to restart your computer every time, to check the idle temperature. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

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