Celeron D 310 operating temperature?

[jj14]

Hello,
I am building an entry level desktop with a celeron D processor and the D865GVHZ Intel board. I just hooked up the CPU/Heatsink/Heatsink Fan, added 512MB RAM and connected the power suppy (Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor) and tried to turn it on. I got POST and was able to get into the BIOS - I noticed that the CPU temperature was being reported as 41C (114F) - I have not used a Celeron D processor in the past, and so, am not sure if this is normal... I was searching for info about what the normal temperature is (on intel.com) and didn't find much (except on one site, where it stated ">Environmental Conditions Temperature 67.7 °C
I am not sure if this talking about the normal CPU temperature or the recommended case temperature

Would anyone here be able to help with advise on whether this is normal? (I didn't perform any BIOS update and the board is not in the case yet)

Any suggestions / inputs would be welcome!
Thanks

 

[angry_ducky]

41C is a perfectly normal temperature for a chip like that; you don't need to worry about anything.

 

[The_Prophecy]

angry_ducky is right... you have nothing to worry about at 41C. the 67.7C you noted is the thermal spec for the 310, meaning it can handle running without being damaged up to that temperature.

 

[angry_ducky]

angry_ducky is right

H3ll yes; I'm always right.

 

[The_Prophecy]

H3ll yes; I'm always right.

I usually tell people the same thing about myself...

 

[jj14]

Thank you angry_ducky & The_Prophecy! I appreciate your quick responses!