is my cpu temp normal?

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Francis Philip

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I have an i3 4170 and I downloaded the core temp app to keep track of my temperature. Im only watching YouTube and downloading something on steam. I'm getting 1% - 30% load with the min temp of 35° and the max temp of 60°.
Is this normal?

I also have 1 intake 120mm fan and a 1 exhaust 120mm fan.
 
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CompuTronix
Guys,

Thermal performance can't be accurately determined from downloading, internet activities or gaming.

We all remember science class where one of the guiding principles for conducting a controlled experiment, is that it's critical to follow the same procedure every time. This minimizes variables so results will be consistent and repeatable.

Since everyone tests their rigs with different hardware using X stress software at Y Ambient temperatures with Z measuring utilities resulting in CPU or Package or Core temperatures, it's impossible to compare apples to apples. This is why processor temperatures are so confusing.

There are only three relevant values; Ambient temperature, Core temperature at steady-state 100% workload...
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Francis Philip

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It's okay. My average is 40 but I tried closing all of the programs and I got 36-39°. And earlier I close the other programs except for the steam and it says 60% load and I get 50° even though I wasnt doing anything. Is this bad?
 
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CompuTronix

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Guys,

Thermal performance can't be accurately determined from downloading, internet activities or gaming.

We all remember science class where one of the guiding principles for conducting a controlled experiment, is that it's critical to follow the same procedure every time. This minimizes variables so results will be consistent and repeatable.

Since everyone tests their rigs with different hardware using X stress software at Y Ambient temperatures with Z measuring utilities resulting in CPU or Package or Core temperatures, it's impossible to compare apples to apples. This is why processor temperatures are so confusing.

There are only three relevant values; Ambient temperature, Core temperature at steady-state 100% workload, and Core temperature at dead idle. Applications, rendering, encoding and gaming are partial workloads with fluctuating temperatures which aren’t suitable for thermal testing or accurate temperature comparisons.

Please go to the top of the CPU Forum and read the following Sticky:

Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

Sections 13 and 14 will explain how to properly test your rig at load and idle using standardized methods which minimize hardware, software and environmental variables. Follow the "Setup" in both Sections to replicate Intel's test conditions. Each 10 minute test will establish a valid thermal baseline.

Thanks,

CT :sol:
 
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