how to find cpu temp(for overclocking) of 860k with hwinfo

ig_88 · Apr 10, 2015

hey everyone,

I was looking around but I am not sure if I know what I am doing. I was looking around forums and I saw that apparently recent amd cpus have an innaccurate temp sensor. Is this the case with the 860k? O and which of the following is the cpu temp I should watch for overclocking?

my temps in the cpu 0 row at idle(average):
cpu 0 -10.8C
cpu 0 package - 59C

mobo row:
CPU- 22.6C

MasterDell · Apr 10, 2015

Download Speccy. I prefer it over most all other software for temperature readings.

ig_88 · Apr 10, 2015

MasterDell :

hi thanks for reply, can you give me a safe link for it. I have a bad experiences with freeware (yes I'm looking at you CNET)

MasterDell · Apr 10, 2015

Hahahaha oh CNET if I could write you a letter...

http://www.filehippo.com/download_speccy

Upper right corner.

Benevolence · Apr 10, 2015

CPUZ has a very good reputation, used by OC'ers everywhere.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Benevolence · Apr 10, 2015

Speccy's a new one to me, seems like a good one, I'll have to test it out myself.

MasterDell · Apr 10, 2015

Hold the phone, CPUZ shows temps?

Benevolence · Apr 10, 2015

Sorry I'm getting my wires crossed. HWMonitors shows temps, made by the guys at CPUZ.

MasterDell :

ig_88 · Apr 10, 2015

MasterDell :

okay i tried the temp monitor, and it says cpu at 70 c just at idle! that can't be right? I am using a cooler master tx3 g1!

Edit: Cpu cooler

Benevolence · Apr 11, 2015

I had high temps with a waterblock a while ago. An air bubble in the thermal compound caused high temp readings. In my old apartment I would idle at 50+ because we lacked air conditioning.
Additionally, the capacitors and VRM's on some motherboards can prevent coolers from making full contact with the thermal junction on the chip. Try another program if you do not feel the results are accurate. As for your first question, the CPU-0: 59C is probably the temp which corresponds to your CPU.

ig_88 · Apr 11, 2015

btw in bios it lists cpu 40 C at idle so idk

maybe i put the fan facing the wrong way?

MasterDell · Apr 11, 2015

Yup you r sensor or something is way off. Software doesn't read CPU temps correctly sometimes. If two different software gives the same reading, they all will. That is the definition of suck

Benevolence · Apr 11, 2015

CPU idle in BIOS is always lower than in Windows. In BIOS you are not running at full steam with an OS overhead.
Believe it or not Windows does generate heat!
Although from 40C to 60C is quite the jump. You can try CoreTemp, I have found it to be accurate.
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

ig_88 · Apr 11, 2015

Benevolence :

I used amd's temp reader which is supposed to be accurate with athlons and it is at 63 C right now. I have a Fractal Design core 1000 usb 3.0 and I dont really have good cable management. Could that be a factor?

Benevolence · Apr 11, 2015

Airflow is important!
The ambient temperature of the room can affect readings. A comfortable room is a 21C baseline. 30C is a hot attic.
Have you recently applied thermal paste? Some types like Artic Silver need time to cure (about a week), otherwise temperatures exceeding 85C will cause the solution to partially crystallize reducing it's effectiveness by about 5-10C.

ig_88 · Apr 11, 2015

okay so this is what I will do:

First I will reinstall cpu cooler facing other direction and reapply thermal paste (arctic silver 5)
If that doesn't fix it, I will buy a case with better air flow perhaps r4 black pearl

any other suggestions

ig_88 · Apr 11, 2015

Thank you every one for your suggestions!

Benevolence · Apr 11, 2015

I wish your the best!

ig_88 · Apr 11, 2015

FOR EVERYONE WITH 860K THIS IS PROPER WAY TO TEST TEMPS UNDER LOAD:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2122665/understanding-temperature-amd-cpus-apus.html

explains why idle temps are very high, due to sensors in cpu, it is important to check your temps when under near full load to get the most accurate reading.

Outlander_04 · Apr 11, 2015

AMD cpu's do not have inaccurate temperature sensors . It is not their fault that third party software isnt designed to work with AMD cpu's .

So download AMD Overdrive and get completely accurate information on your AMD processor

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