Is 62 degrees C normal for a 3.2 ghz Pentium D computer?

MechRocket · 08-02-2006, 02:15 AM

i just built a new computer and checked my processor's temperature - it was 62-64 degrees C. is this normal? it will only go up when i begin installing programs and games and running more applications. thanks.

brinks · 08-02-2006, 02:29 AM

Pentium D's are known to run hot, but 62-64 degrees C on idle is to high. I think the max temp a Pentium D can handle is about 70 degrees C.

Check to make sure your HSF is seated properly, maybe get an after market HSF, some artic silver5 thermal paste.

asad1 · 08-02-2006, 04:54 AM

dude your processor is burning man. I really use my CPU (AMD 3500+) and it goes to about 40 degrees celcius. You need to consider extra cooling! Maybe your case is poorly ventilated. Get some fans in your case.

jorsoft03 · 08-02-2006, 06:23 AM

Yeah my 3700+ is about 42C, get some AS5 and reseat your hsf.

Lonewolf5460 · 08-02-2006, 06:43 AM

my cpu is at 42C look into case airflow and maybe a new heatsink good wireing and fans droped my temps by 8 -9 degrees

Nitestick · 08-02-2006, 08:09 AM

there is no point comparing a single core AMD to a dual core Pentium. that doesn't change the fact that unless you are sitting in the middle of the Sahara that is probably way too high a temperature for idle. 62 degrees should be fairly close to what you would want as a maximum temperature.

MechRocket · 08-02-2006, 12:06 PM

can anyone suggest to me a heatsink? i think the one i have right now is too crappy. socket 775. thanks.

OatesyX · 08-02-2006, 07:48 PM

thankyou nitestick, i was about to ***** myself about comparing amd chips to inteldual cores, COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PEOPLE,, dont compare an oven to a toaster

chrisds · 08-03-2006, 05:32 AM

Intel chips normally run alot hotter than AMD chips (dunno why!)

look and see if there is enough thermal compound between the HS and CPU, or if there is to much, that can also cause problems! if you still have a problem try using a silver nitrate heat compund that is more conductive

08-02-2006, 02:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
MechRocket Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	Is 62 degrees C normal for a 3.2 ghz Pentium D computer? i just built a new computer and checked my processor's temperature - it was 62-64 degrees C. is this normal? it will only go up when i begin installing programs and games and running more applications. thanks.

08-02-2006, 06:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
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08-02-2006, 06:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lonewolf5460 Master Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,318	my cpu is at 42C look into case airflow and maybe a new heatsink good wireing and fans droped my temps by 8 -9 degrees __________________

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08-02-2006, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
brinks Ultra Techie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 701	Pentium D's are known to run hot, but 62-64 degrees C on idle is to high. I think the max temp a Pentium D can handle is about 70 degrees C. Check to make sure your HSF is seated properly, maybe get an after market HSF, some artic silver5 thermal paste.

08-02-2006, 04:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
asad1 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 40	dude your processor is burning man. I really use my CPU (AMD 3500+) and it goes to about 40 degrees celcius. You need to consider extra cooling! Maybe your case is poorly ventilated. Get some fans in your case.

08-02-2006, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
MechRocket Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	can anyone suggest to me a heatsink? i think the one i have right now is too crappy. socket 775. thanks.

08-03-2006, 05:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
chrisds True Techie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 168	Intel chips normally run alot hotter than AMD chips (dunno why!) look and see if there is enough thermal compound between the HS and CPU, or if there is to much, that can also cause problems! if you still have a problem try using a silver nitrate heat compund that is more conductive __________________ Oh Gay my sig got removed!

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