R RhynOh Commendable Nov 13, 2016 63 0 1,630 Feb 7, 2017 #1 Is 40-50 celcius normal for a processor when only idling or having the internet browser open. I have an intel core i5 2500 3.3 ghz cpu
Is 40-50 celcius normal for a processor when only idling or having the internet browser open. I have an intel core i5 2500 3.3 ghz cpu
Ecky Illustrious Feb 3, 2013 7,592 2 38,960 Feb 7, 2017 #2 Maybe, depends on your ambient temperature. It's certainly harmless. Upvote 0 Downvote
why_wolf Splendid Aug 28, 2015 3,531 25 26,940 Feb 7, 2017 #3 that's well within the safe range, temps will vary by your ambient air temp and also what (read how big) heat sink you have on the CPU. Upvote 0 Downvote
that's well within the safe range, temps will vary by your ambient air temp and also what (read how big) heat sink you have on the CPU.
Requesterofhelp Reputable Jun 24, 2015 75 0 4,640 Feb 7, 2017 #4 I have to agree with these guys it is pretty safe and if you see temps going higher consider a CPU cooler. Upvote 0 Downvote
I have to agree with these guys it is pretty safe and if you see temps going higher consider a CPU cooler.
R RhynOh Commendable Nov 13, 2016 63 0 1,630 Feb 7, 2017 #5 so is it safe to be in the 60's when playing games? Also I appreciate the quick responses Upvote 0 Downvote
Requesterofhelp Reputable Jun 24, 2015 75 0 4,640 Feb 7, 2017 #6 RhynOh : so is it safe to be in the 60's when playing games? Also I appreciate the quick responses Yeah those temperatures are pretty safe Upvote 0 Downvote
RhynOh : so is it safe to be in the 60's when playing games? Also I appreciate the quick responses Yeah those temperatures are pretty safe
M MrGlutting Commendable Jan 21, 2017 13 0 1,520 Feb 7, 2017 #7 RhynOh : Is 40-50 celcius normal for a processor when only idling or having the internet browser open. I have an intel core i5 2500 3.3 ghz cpu I have the 2500k version and my idle is 40-50C @ 4.5ghz oc 20-30C not OC'd . Upvote 0 Downvote
RhynOh : Is 40-50 celcius normal for a processor when only idling or having the internet browser open. I have an intel core i5 2500 3.3 ghz cpu I have the 2500k version and my idle is 40-50C @ 4.5ghz oc 20-30C not OC'd .
InvalidError Titan Moderator May 18, 2007 23,815 5,265 108,890 Feb 7, 2017 #8 RhynOh : so is it safe to be in the 60's when playing games? Also I appreciate the quick responses My i5-3470 with stock HSF is at 65-70C while gaming. Upvote 0 Downvote
RhynOh : so is it safe to be in the 60's when playing games? Also I appreciate the quick responses My i5-3470 with stock HSF is at 65-70C while gaming.
R RhynOh Commendable Nov 13, 2016 63 0 1,630 Feb 7, 2017 #9 thanks guys I really appreciate all ur help Upvote 0 Downvote
why_wolf Splendid Aug 28, 2015 3,531 25 26,940 Feb 7, 2017 #10 yes for Intel you really shouldn't worry until you hit 80c. You'll likely start suffering from thermal throttling at that point as the CPU automatically ramps down to protect itself from overheating. Upvote 0 Downvote
yes for Intel you really shouldn't worry until you hit 80c. You'll likely start suffering from thermal throttling at that point as the CPU automatically ramps down to protect itself from overheating.