Intel WOLFDALE E6300 TEMPS

Intel's maximum temperature for the Pentium E6300 is 74°C. I'd lower the o/c a bit, and keep the max load 100% temps below 65°C to be safe.

http://www.supremelaw.org/systems/heatsinks/warning.htm


replace the stupid push-pins with a proper backing plate:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/lgbowiscsp.html


MRFS

ya if you dont want to invest in a new heatsink your best bet is to just down the clock some so you dont fry your chip

thanks, i might just get a proper cooler for it eventually, where does intel state the max temps for its cpus? any links? thanks alot

http://ark.intel.com/products/41493/Intel-Pentium-Proce...

According to Intel the max safe temp for this processor is 74.1*C. I'm not sure whether this means the processor can't work at temps above this - I think some people have posted on various forums and threads that they have achieved 70*C - 80*C (with different softwares) with stock coolers etc.

I wonder if you have the same hardware as of Feb 2012, considering the date your comment was posted.

P.S. I have the same processor. I'm trying to do a bit of overclocking too. At the moment I've only tweaked the base frequency from 266.67 MHz to 300 MHz. Everything seems to work fine with stock coolers etc. Although I need to test my system using the stress tests and softwares. Looking forward to sharing some experience with you. Hope the advice was helpful !