Re: OT: CPU Speed and Temperature
On Tue, Jul 08, 2003 at 01:52:06AM +0200, Roberto Sanchez wrote:
> I adjusted the the "FSB Frequency" down from 166 MHz to 133 MHz. I
> usually get temps of 48-52 C after a few hours of normal use (running
> as a 1900+). If I do anything CPU intensive (compile a kernel, zip or
> unzip a huge file, etc.) then it hot enough that I can't even think of
> running it as a 2500+ and as a 1900+ the temps go to 53-57 C. That
> seems a bit high to me.
Yes, those are a bit high. Did you use any thermal grease between the
CPU and the heatsink? If not, you'll want to pick some up. I've got 2
2400+ chips here and they rarely exceed 50 C.
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Jamin W. Collins
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