Speedfan question

[junkkhead]

I am not computer savvy so excuse the noob question, but what does Core 0 and Core 1 mean. When I am playing COD at full blast core 0 and core 1 go to about 75-83c but Core says its around 53-55c. Which temperature is the right one? Thanks in advance.

 

[navysealbrian]

It means you have a dual core CPU... COD is using only one of the cores (the hotter one), which is why one core is hotter than the other. Both temperatures are correct.

 

[AKM880]

What kind of CPU do you have? List system specs? Probably what NavySEALBrian said, a dual core CPU.

 

[junkkhead]

My CPU is an intel core 2 duo e7500
gigabyte ga ep45 udr3
4gb of ram
evga gtx 260 896mb
600w psu
If I have dual core then why is there 3 cores listed on speedfan?


This is the first pc I ever built, to be honest I am shocked that it even booted, so I am kind of paranoid at the moment about stuff blowing up or melting :|

 

[AKM880]

One core might be your GPU core, it lists my 8400GS as a "core" also. Like I said try CoreTemp or RealTemp.

 

[Guest]

two different sensors here
CPU temp - Thermal Diode in the metal CPU shroud (TCase)
Core temp - sensor built-in to the CPU core itself (TJunction)

tcase is always higher than TJunction, in your case 80ish vs 55, google -core2 tcase tjunction- should give you all the info you need

Stuart

 

[junkkhead]

Thanks for all the info guys, I really appreciate it.