Let's Discuss CPU Temperature

[freeagent]

I like mine to idle down to the mid 20s, and hard load under 80 if I can.

I don't always get it, but I try

 

[486]

My laptop CPU (6PC/8EC) almost always at 95 degreeC when under load. My desktop CPU (16PC) never goes above 80.

 

[Xarzu]

First things first, what CPU are we talking here?

 

[Shadowmeph]

my pc idle ( 5600x amd) is between 20 -30 say web browsing watching youtube kind of things when gaming like ARK survivor evolved or ME LE and having a few web browsers running with multiple tabs plus sometimes updating and or downloding things in the back ground I think its more like 60-70 on air that is with a 6800xt id card producing a little heat also. right now with me3 running in the back ground while I am typing my cpu is around 32c

 

[Xarzu]

First things first, what CPU are we talking here?

Here is the basic information:

OOps. Sorry. I already made this post.

 

[Xarzu]

Safe temps depend on the specific CPU you are using. However, IMO for most all CPUs <90C under full load is a acceptable. The frequency part of your question is very much determined by the specific CPU in question.

Good case ventilation, an excellent CPU heatsink and fan as well as good application of Thermal Interface Material (T.I.M.) are key to maintaining healthy CPU temperatures.

I want to know more about this Thermal Interface Material (T.I.M). I have an older computer and so I believe it is time to do this since I have never done it before.

 

[Xarzu]

my pc idle ( 5600x amd) is between 20 -30 say web browsing watching youtube kind of things when gaming like ARK survivor evolved or ME LE and having a few web browsers running with multiple tabs plus sometimes updating and or downloding things in the back ground I think its more like 60-70 on air that is with a 6800xt id card producing a little heat also. right now with me3 running in the back ground while I am typing my cpu is around 32c

When I am rich, I will buy one of those liquid cooled things or something we can not even imagine right now.

 

[Shadowarez]

Well my 5950x under full load still hits 85c+ even in the wind tunnel tornado machine I got going on lol and a 420 aio.

 

[Xarzu]

Isn't there some sort of adhesive that needs replacing?

 

[Cypher^64]

Isn't there some sort of adhesive that needs replacing?

No adhesive, but the TIM that was mentioned earlier needs to be replaced every once in awhile