Posibly incorect temp reported by motherboard sensor ?

wako

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I have an GA-7N400-L motherboard and i was told that the cpu temp sensor from the motherboard is the fault for the 65C temp on a Sempron 2600+ without overclock.
Are there any known issues with this kind of motherboard/sensor?
I've touched the heatsink under the fan and it doesn't seem that hot. What can i do to measure the real cpu temp ?
 

kizuki

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Check if your CPU is running at abnormal voltages using tools such as CPU-Z or if your ambient case temperature is above 45C. Airflow is important in your case.