Thermal Limitations of Athalon x2 4200+

[Preclude]

I currently have an Athalon x2 4200+ overclocked to 2.8Ghz on air. Idle it runs at 43C. Full load (Produced by running 2 instances of Pime95, 1 on each core) it runs at 63C-65C.


My question is this too hot for this particular CPU, and if not what is my real limit.

I do know how to get temps lower, and I also know how to repaste/lap my CPU if I need to. I would just like to know what my limits are as far as temperature.

 

[jerreece]

Here's AMD's technical specs for Thermal limits on the AMD X2 units (this document is for AM2 chips).

http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/33954.pdf

Actually, page 18 Lists AMD Part # ADA4200IAA5CU
Tcase Max @ 55°C to 70°C
Thermal Design Power @ 89.0 W

So your absolute max temp is 70c. Considering you push up to 65C at full load now, I personally wouldn't push anymore without increased cooling ability. Considering that 4200+ is rated @ 2.2Ghz stock, you've got a 600Mhz increase as it is. Doing the math, I think that's about a 27% increase? Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Preclude]

thanks

 

[Preclude]

BTW my HT is at 1020 is that fine? It primes fine.

 

[amdfangirl]

wait, Prime 95 is extreme stress, see what temp you get from maxing out your computer with stuff like encoding. Prime 95 is quite ? heavy and creates quite alot more heat than normal...

? = forgot what it was called