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Simple Question: What is the max temp on AMD X2 5000+

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I was just wondering what is the highest temperature that I should be comfortable running my CPU at? (Under max load)

I am using speed fan to record my temps.

Currently, I idle at about 39c - 40c and the max that I have let my temps get under full load has been 58c (it was still rising).

AMD Athalon X2 5000+ w/ Stock HSF

I've been searching the forums for a bit and can't seem to find an answer.

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you hit 60C load (still climbing?) you need to look into others way's of removing the heat from that chip

Reply to raven_87

Use this: http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/Default.aspx

Depends on the core

**You're pushing the envelope since the Tmax for the X2 5000+ series CPUs is between 55C-72C

Reply to PCKid777

Last time I checked it was something like 61 or 79 depending on what node it was manufactured on
but plug in the information in the amd cpu name thingy at overclockers to find out for sure, you'll have to google it since I seem to have lost the link

Reply to I_Love_Tacos

Thanks a bunch for the response.

Looks like I'm gonna have to buy a new HSF and some thermal paste.

Reply to jjnguy13

A recommended one would be to get the ultra 120 Xtreme and lap it, with either some shin etsu x23 paste, or some coolabratory liquid metal stuff since a lapped hsf will have a pure copper base

You could also lap your cpu if you were up to it 8O

Reply to I_Love_Tacos

Um, what is this so-called 'lapping'?

And, if I get the Ultra-120, how do I attach a fan to it, or will it provide enough cooling w/out a fan?

And...Whats wrong w/ AS5?

Reply to jjnguy13

Lapping is when you sand down the base of the hsf or ihs in order to get better contact, it's quite easy actually

Thermalright will supply the fan

And everything is wrong with as5, it's complete hype, we at daclan tested that and found it performed worse than radio shack gunc, arctic ceramique performs nicely though, and so do the two I mentioned previously

Reply to I_Love_Tacos

I've been looking at Newegg for the ultra-120, and it doesn't show that it comes with a fan.

Is newegg wrong? Or should I buy the HSF from another site?


I didn't know that AS5 was all hype, thanks for that piece of advise.

Reply to jjnguy13

you need to buy a seperate fan

and it's ok, plenty of people didn't know as5 is actually that bad

Reply to I_Love_Tacos

Well, then I suppose that begs the question, "Which fan do I buy to accompany such an awesome Heatsink?"

Noise isn't really an issue.

Reply to jjnguy13

Oops, another question...

Will the U-120 X fit inside my Ultra Grid case and MSI K9n Platinum Mobo?

It looks kinda big...

And do I have to worry about gravity putting too much stress on my mobo in a vertical orientation?

Reply to jjnguy13

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Well, then I suppose that begs the question, "Which fan do I buy to accompany such an awesome Heatsink?"

Noise isn't really an issue.


well, if noise isn't an issue.......
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/de12pfexhisp.html
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

just go with a set of 5 yate loons for $15 really, get a fan controller, and place them all over the case :wink:

while you're at it....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mZLF02QKeew
8O

Reply to I_Love_Tacos

Ok, I recant my statement. I do worry about noise a little. I don't want my computer to sound like it is ready for take off....

Are there any fans that you would recomend against?

Reply to jjnguy13

hmm, silenx pretty much, most fans are good you just need to volt mod them, and 5 yate loons for $15 is an amazing deal so go with that :wink:

But a volt modded delta would be quiet with tons of air......

Reply to I_Love_Tacos
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