atkinsom, since your E6700 has B2 Stepping, your Core temperatures are probably correct, however, it's more likely that your CPU temperature is inaccurate. Make certain that BIOS has PECI enabled, (if equipped), as well as ACPI and APIC support. You can
Calibrate your SpeedFan temperatures by following through Section 9 in the Guide. Give it a try - it works.
bornking, respectfully, your advice shows that you could be a little more informed regarding temperatures.
SpeedFan is the temperature utility of choice specifically because it is flexible and configurable.
SpeedFan does in fact work correctly "out-of-the-box" on platforms free of manufacturer's deficiencies.
CPU-Z does not measure temperatures.
If SpeedFan's "wacky numbers" you refer to is Aux 127, this is simply an unassigned input common to certain motherboards which can be "disabled".
BIOS shows CPU temperature, and "Core Temp" will show it's namesake, but SpeedFan is the only utility which will show all temps AND allow "Offsets" to be configured.
When properly configured, SpeedFan is reliable and correct.
CPU temperature, Core temperatures, Calibrations and SpeedFan are explained in the Core 2 Quad and Duo Temperature Guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/221745-29-core-quad-t...
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