Processor temperature

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If your CPU too hot, it may cause reboots on the computer, instability and even damage the processor itself.

To cool the processor there are several solutions:

• Improve the exchange of air in the box by reorganizing the ground to maximize air circulation:
• Ensure that fresh air from outside is oriented components with high temperatures (CPU, graphics card, etc.)..
• Ensure that the air from the hot items is vented outside the case.
• Remove dust accumulated in the case with a bomb of compressed air. This type of aerosol provided specifically for this type of use is generally less than 10 euros in trade.
• Choices for a ventirad (Heater + Fan) more efficient (attention to noise).
• Using a software tool cooling as CPU Idle.

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Knowing the temperature of my CPU

There are several ways to know the temperature of the CPU:

• By accessing the BIOS setup
• Using software such as SpeedFan or CPU-z
• By installing a probe on the hardware processor

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Intel temperatures

The maximum temperature of an Intel processor depends on the model but is generally around 60-65 ° C. The higher the temperature of the processor will be low, there will be less risk to the processor. Moreover its lifetime will obviously be even longer.

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AMD temperatures

The temperature of my AMD Athlon processor is it normal?

The maximum temperature of running an AMD processor is determined by the trade reference (CA) of the processor. The OPN is on top of the processor. Example:

A X1800 DMS 3 C

This temperature is indicated by the third character from the right of OPN. This character can be set to S, T and V.

These characters identify the maximum temperature of use of the AMD Athlon ™ XP: V = 85 º C, T = 90 º C, S = 95 º C.


The use temperature of a system or a processor depends heavily on the characteristics of the system as a whole and its constituent components. Accordingly, the temperature of use "normal" varies from one system to another, depending on its components.

Among the variables affecting the use temperature of the system are: the size of the cabinet, its ventilation, the components are installed, processor speed, the solution radiator / fan selected, the thermal interface material, the food, supply voltage, workload and ambient temperature.

The typical value returned by the BIOS or a third party analysis software should therefore be up between 60 and 65 º C.

Although no use temperature "normal" is specified for AMD, there is a maximum temperature which should not be exceeded.
The maximum use temperature of a processor can be determined by reference to the commercial processor (OPN).

Warning: The value of the maximum temperature of use is directly measured at the center of the chip on top.
The temperature reported by the BIOS of a system may be different from the actual temperature of the processor if the measure is taken to another place.
Moreover, the reported temperature is affected by the accuracy of the sensor, the tool used and the analog / digital signal processing.
It is therefore recommended that a certain margin in the comparison of the operating temperature and maximum temperature reported by the BIOS.