780i and e8400 acceptable temps

[blitzkon]

my mcp is 81 c and my system temp is 59c idle is that cool enough ??

 

[r_manic]

AFAIK yes, but you should check Intel's website for info on the 8400's operating temp. A CPU running that hot may also affect your PC's cooling ability, by adding more heat that your cooling systems need to deal with.

 

[jsc]

If by "system" temp, you mean CPU temp; 59 C is high for idle. You need to make certain that your HSF is properly installed.

As far as the MCP temps are concerned, I'd say that 81 C is on the high side of OK. That is one thing that has always bothered me about the nVidia chipsets.

 

[jesmoke]

Your temps are a bit high. The system temp at 59 degrees C while idle is quite high. Are you using proper cooling in your case? I am assuming your CPU temp of 81 degrees C is under load which is quite high as well most likely because of the ambient temperature of the air in the case. Make sure you are using proper cooling.

 

[saaiello]

59 way to high at idle i run my E8200 overclock by over 1Ghz and my idle temp is 29 usually depending on the room temp it idles as high as 34.

Are you overclocked at all?

 

[blitzkon]

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