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jodrummersh   10-08-2008 at 06:03:08 AM

I've heard there is a code written on the chip casing that contains this info. I've also heard you can check it by finding the chip's data sheet on the manufacturer's website. Well, I went to the Intel site and they have a graph depicting the temperature at many different wattages. The highest wattage listed for my chip (Q9550) is 90watts and the temp there is about 70C.
Is this the max temp I should approach if overclocking? Are there any safe parameters for heat or is it largely dependent on which chip is being used?

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linford585   10-08-2008 at 06:44:47 AM
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Each processor has a rating, in which you should not go over for temperature. This temperature is not for the core temperatures however, as they can go much higher before being damaged. I have a q9450, which is very similar to yours, and it is rated for 71 degrees C.

I just went to the intel website and searched for q9550, and got this:
http://processorfinder.intel.com/D [...] Spec=SLAWQ

Thermal Specification: 71.4°C


Message edited by linford585 on 10-08-2008 at 06:46:48 AM
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jodrummersh   10-08-2008 at 06:52:05 AM
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Thanks, didn't see that page.

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randomizer   10-08-2008 at 08:51:45 AM
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71.4C is for the "CPU" temperature, not the cores, which have a max temperature in the range of 95-100C.

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CompuTronix   10-08-2008 at 09:34:54 AM
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Please read the Core 2 Quad and Duo Temperature Guide Sticky at the top of this Forum: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ture-guide

Comp :sol:

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Bronze Overclocking badge Shadow703793   10-08-2008 at 01:17:28 PM
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