I have a quad core. Do core temps really matter?

[ispy]

I have a quad core, and using speedfan I found out that the cpu temperature is 35 c, but the 4 cores range from 50-70 C.

Should I look at the cpu temp, or the core temps?

 

[evongugg]

Use RealTemp or Core Temp. Look at the cores.
50-70 is too much difference. You may have to RMA that processor if that difference stays.

 

[jeremyrailton]

but if you assume that the 50-70 range is between idle and load, the difference is probably normal with the stock cooler. And yes, the core temps are the important ones.

 

[ispy]

ahh ok!. well core 1 2 3 go to about 50-60, but core 4 likes to go to 70.

 

[grieve]

ahh ok!. well core 1 2 3 go to about 50-60, but core 4 likes to go to 70.

Is that Idle or Load?

 

[ispy]

umm its idle

 

[iluvgillgill]

50C idle?then you got a serious problem in there.try reseat the cooler if problem still exist RMA it.

 

[ispy]

well when I installed the heatsink, I dont think I snapped it on properly out of fear of snapping my mobo in half. Stupid stock intel heatsink

 

[iluvgillgill]

well i have used a Scythe Mugan it simply bend the whole mobo.but it still work and will return to normal shape if i remove the cooler.so dont worry just push it harder!!harder!!!lol

 

[ispy]

thats what she said =D

 

[grieve]

What is the ambient temperature where this PC is located?

50 Is hot... but if its 35 celcius there, 50 would be good

 

[ispy]

lol 24c ambient temp.

Oh well...i hope the zalman helps lol

also thinking of oc'ing to 3.0

 

[tricky trees]

My ambient temp is around 30 odd and i get idle core temps of 47, 41, 42, 40 and under load 62, 57, 56, 54 @ 3.1 gig
Three questions
1: Should i just go by the highest core value as a safety guide?
2: Is it worth trying to re apply paste with these differences or are they too small to worry about trying to correct?
3: What's the considered safe ceiling temp for a quad under load? I want to go higher than 3.1

Sorry for asking the questions on your post ISPY but they seem related.

 

[evongugg]

well when I installed the heatsink, I dont think I snapped it on properly out of fear of snapping my mobo in half. Stupid stock intel heatsink

Use a roll of duct tape underneath and push hard!

 

[evongugg]

My ambient temp is around 30 odd and i get idle core temps of 47, 41, 42, 40 and under load 62, 57, 56, 54 @ 3.1 gig
Three questions
1: Should i just go by the highest core value as a safety guide?
2: Is it worth trying to re apply paste with these differences or are they too small to worry about trying to correct?
3: What's the considered safe ceiling temp for a quad under load? I want to go higher than 3.1

Sorry for asking the questions on your post ISPY but they seem related.

Your temperatures are acceptable. Do not go over 70° C under load for longevity of your processor.

 

[ispy]

ooh! using duck tape roll. excellent idea. but i already ordered screw on zalman hsf.