E6550 idle temp 45 c on artic freezer 7

i just wanted to ask something...

i'm running a core 2 duo E6550 on idle temp 45 c, on load never exceeding 66 c (reported by core temp),
heat sink Artic freezer 7 fan speed is roughly 600 - 700 rpm on idle, 2000 on max load (PWM Enabled).

When using gigabyte tools (hardware monitoring), the reported temp is 35 c on idle on load 60 max.
i don't know which 1 is correct....? however it seems to me that, gigabyte tools has taken this core temp value from bios. since they both match each other.


is it normal ?
in my opinion, by using artic freezer 7 core temp should be lower than 45 on idle..

my spec is :
gigabye p35-s3l
e6550 2333 ghz. (enabled the gigabyte CIA automatic variable overcloking or such on full thrust resulted at steady 2.85 ghz on load)

does any 1 here using e6550 on stock fan ? can u tell me the core temp and fan speed on idle ?
thx in advance...

Hi thx...for a bit philosophy lessons..hehe

at any rate, i just found out that the gigabyte tools is reporting the Tcase temp whilst core temp is reporting the tjunction temp...

ibmas400, Core Temp has nothing in common with BIOS. If you want to understand your temperatures, and learn how to properly test, calibrate, and monitor your temps, then check out the Core 2 Quad and Duo Temperarure Guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ture-guide

Comp

Core Temp reads too high. Use Real Temp 2.6.