What is the safe temperature range for a processor?

[Samuel]

Recently I started to use a software called

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to monitor my processor and hard disk temperature. I was shocked to see the temperature (and that burning fire symbol beside the temperature reading. Does it say my processor is too hot )

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I found out that my processor temperature starts at 60 degrees and fluctuates between 60 and 70 degrees. When an intensive application puts some load on processor then it goes beyond 70 and then fall backs to 60's.

I just want to know what is the safe temperature level at which I can operate my processor safely. Any ideas fellas?

PS : It's been a long time since I talked with you all. Hope everything is fine with everyone

[Avinash]

As far as i know, the safe temperature varies for each processor and caannot be same for everything. I am saying this not based on my computers knowledge but based on my "thermal engineering " knowledge

In my view the temp that you stated is fine till the fan above it is working properly.

[Samuel]

Ya, different processors, different Thermal limits. Mine is way too old P4 processor and in the official thermal management webpage.

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There I can see max case temperature around 70 degrees and hence I was worried.

BTW, all four fans are working well and recently I've applied new thermal paste to processor (even though there isn't much improvement in temperature decrease). I hope it is operating in safe phase.

[Avinash]

Here is what I get on my system (Desktop)

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[Samuel]

Wow, 15 degree difference . Thanks for the screenshot avi. Hope my processor won't burn out until I buy a new PC

[Avinash]

Wow, 15 degree difference . Thanks for the screenshot avi. Hope my processor won't burn out until I buy a new PC

I hope not

Did you note the difference in Fan speed? Yours run slow.

Also, as you said, you are running PIV (if I remember correctly) which produce lot more heat compared to the processor that I am using i.e. core 2 duo. Hence the difference in temperatues perhaps. (I am assuming that the temperatures shown by Speedfan are correct).