Normal Temperature?

[Laogeodritt]

What would be considered the normal temp. (in Centigrade) for a P4 2.54 GHz processor when idle? And for a case in a computer containing intergrated sound/graphics and only 1 PCI network card and a CD drive, along with the essential stuff?

 

[Chaotic42]

My CPU temps run around 55°C. My case temp is probably about 35 or 40°C.

 

[oneshot47]

It really depends on your case and cooling set up. If youve got a temp and want to know if its alright, just post that along with your case and cooling set up for a more definitive answer.

 

[Laogeodritt]

Originally posted by: oneshot47
It really depends on your case and cooling set up. If youve got a temp and want to know if its alright, just post that along with your case and cooling set up for a more definitive answer.

I'm trying to set a program that reads the temperatures, to know if I've got all the right settings. My computer only has the PSU fan and another fan. This program reads 25 degrees for the CPU, and 18 degrees for the case, right now (I'm listening to a CD and surfing the internet). I do not overclock.

Also, how can I see the temperature through the BIOS?

 

[capricorn]

That sounds very low for both. 18 degress Celsius is only like 64 degrees Fahrenheit. You running water cooling (or have the machine in the refrigerator, maybe)? On one of my coolest systems, case temps are at 29-30 degrees C, and the CPU runs around 39-40 at idle and maybe 44-45 at load. The machine I'm using right this second is 44 on the motherboard and 56 on the CPU. (Just finished a marathon Doom 3 session.)

 

[Laogeodritt]

That must mean that I didn't set those settings correctly. Like I said, I only have the PSU fan and a case fan, blowing out. Nothing else.

Care to name some easy-to-use temperature-monitoring free programs?

I haven't the slightest clue who manufactured my Motherboard, by the way. The only clue I have is "661FXG", written on the "system list". Anyone know which one it is?

 

[Kalisperas]

If those temps are correct, then you don't have to worry about overheating any time soon! Seriously though, that's suspiciously low. I've never personally seen a machine get temps that low, although I've heard tales of hardcore cooling setups getting temps like that.

A google search for 661FXG turns up only links to Seanix Computers. Not familiar with that brand.

For monitoring software, you can try Sisoft Sandra, or Motherboard Monitor. Also, many boards will display the temps in the BIOS.

 

[Laogeodritt]

It's probable that it's this program. I didn't know who manufactured the motherboard, just the number typed in my last post, so I couldn't know which to choose (which sets some of the settings automatically). I thought those temperatures to be a bit too cool.

Uh, any free easy-to-use temperature-monitoring utilities?

 

[Sonic587]

http://mbm.livewiredev.com/


This is the program I trust the most.

Temps can vary wildly according to what hardware you're running, where you keep your PC, cooling setup, voltages, ect.

 

[randumb]

Originally posted by: Laogeodritt
It's probable that it's this program. I didn't know who manufactured the motherboard, just the number typed in my last post, so I couldn't know which to choose (which sets some of the settings automatically). I thought those temperatures to be a bit too cool.

Uh, any free easy-to-use temperature-monitoring utilities?

You can view your temperatures through BIOS.

 

[Laogeodritt]

Originally posted by: randumb

Originally posted by: Laogeodritt
It's probable that it's this program. I didn't know who manufactured the motherboard, just the number typed in my last post, so I couldn't know which to choose (which sets some of the settings automatically). I thought those temperatures to be a bit too cool.

Uh, any free easy-to-use temperature-monitoring utilities?

You can view your temperatures through BIOS.

Let me respond to that with another quote:

Originally posted by: Laogeodritt
Also, how can I see the temperature through the BIOS?

Ahem...

 

[mindblogg]

It depends on where you measure the temperature. If you measure it near the CPU or the video graphics card or the DVD/HDD drive or even the power unit it is going to be much hotter. But I think the moving average should hover around 55 to 60 deg Celcius during peak processor activity. Though it is advisable to lower the temperatures even further to about 45 deg. C by installing additional heatsinks & fans at the specific hotspots.

 

[stillkicking]

An quick and easy software to monitor your temps is Speed Fan.

speedfan

The program is suppose to be about controlling the various fans to as to reduce noise and/or increase cooling. However, it will also show you the temps for your CPU, mobo, and your hard drives. Ignore the voltage readings though as some of them always seem to be off. Just remember, if you do start changing the speed of your fans so as to reduce noise then you need to keep a close eye on the temps. This program is free and you can let it sit it down on your tool bar. Just run the cursor over the icon and it will show you all the temps.

 

[Kalisperas]

Originally posted by: Laogeodritt
Also, how can I see the temperature through the BIOS?

To get into the BIOS, you have to press a specific key during the boot-up process. The key varies between motherboards, but during the initial post process it should say which key to press, or you can check your computer's documentation. On many motherboards it's F1 or F2 or Delete, but some require a combination of keys to be pressed. Once in the BIOS, just check the various settings, and one of them will show your temp.