What is the safe temperature range for a processor?

[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).

[Grr]

could it read laptop fan speed/temp as well?

[Ashwin]

1. Observe the system temperature for a few days.

Does it seem to be high from the moment you switch on the PC or when you are working on it?
Because, Speedfan measures the CPU temp in real-time. Obviously it will be high when programs are running.
If it is too high from the moment you switch on the PC, move the computer elsewhere.

2. Keep your PC's Cabinet in a cool place and allow some breathing space. i.e don't stick right upto the wall. Place it on a desk or something.
Make sure that there is no dust accumulation inside the cabinet, dust is an insulator of heeat. Need I say more?

If you are using a vacuum cleaner, blow the dust clean. If you feel the blow power is too high reduce it by covering the nozzle with a cloth. Don't use any liquids and make absolutely sure to disconnect the cord from the power outlet. Wipe the vents (if any) in your cabinet with a soft cloth everyday to keep it dust-free.

Personally I wouldn't rely on SpeedFan alone. I would panic only when the computer becomes sluggish or acts weird.

[Samuel]

could it read laptop fan speed/temp as well?

I think it will, but Speedfan is made for Desktops I believe, so, the numbers may not be consistent for laptops. May be AIDA64 can help you, check out the latest promo of AIDA64 (on many blogs), you can get one free.

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[Samuel]

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).

Yup. I believe Intel has greatly improved thermal management of processors year by year. Today I saw my friend's PC temperature to be around 50 degrees, he uses i5 processor. So, I think latest processors are better in thermal management.