On-diode temps.

[Codinerx]

Hey guys- anyone know whether or not soyo boards read the cpu temp. off of the cpu die (which I have read is very accurate) or off of a thermsistor on the board (which I have heard is very inaccurate). Before I overclock any further, I would like to know if I am getting legitmate readings. As always, thanks for the help!

 

[Lonemagi]

Best way to find out is with an external temp sensor. You can get them for around $15-$20 online, sometimes with fan controllers, and the mount in an unused drive bay. Or you can spend a bit more for an infrared one which you measure by pointing at what you want to measure, you might be able to get one at a perfomance auto parts shop.

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[Codinerx]

Hmm... I have a digital doc 5, with one of the temperature sensors taped to a heatsink fin. I can't put the sensor on the cpu die, can I? Seems risky.

 

[svol]

Yes, never place it on the die. Just place it as close as possible to it. If it is very thin (you have 2 thin sensor) you can stick it just beside the die, this way it will measure the most realistic die temp and don't restrict cooling.

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