My computer Temperture

is that idle or LOAD.... the cpu is only at 51c which isn't bad...

yout system is to hot.

Under light usage those temps seem fine. What has me interested is what is that Aux temp because Speed Fan listing it as 119C.

If you read SpeedFan's "Help and HOW-TO", or the on-line F.A.Q. items, then you'll understand that Aux 119 is simply an unassigned input that can be disabled by clicking on the "Configure" tab, just as the flame icons are alarm limits which can be adjusted by also clicking on the "Configure" tab.

Let's be a little more specific here.

Since 97% thermal saturation is reached within 7 to 8 minutes, a 10 minute test is adequate. Prime95 Small FFT's is the Standard for thermal testing, because it's a steady-state 100% workload which yields steady-state temperatures, whereas Blend is a cyclic workload which yields fluctuating temperatures. Further, thermal testing should be conducted as close as possible to 22c Standard ambient, with case covers removed, the computer clear of any desk enclosures, and all fans at 100% RPM, so as to eliminate cooling variables among differing hardware configurations. Results will henceforth be consistent and repeatable.

I have a intel quad 9550
and it is idle
What is load temps by the way? is it when you have a program on while taking the pic of the temps?

Once again, let's be specific. Run Prime95 Small FFT's for 10 minutes. Please read my previous post.

warmon6,

Respectfully, the confusion over how much time is adequate, is relative to which Prime95 torture test is being performed. With regard to Small FFT's, 97% thermal saturation is reached within 7 to 8 minutes, so a 10 minute test is adequate. Prime95 Small FFT's test durations which extend beyond this time interval might yield at most an additional 1c. However, Blend, which is cyclic, and therefore innapropriate for processor thermal testing, will not reach peak temperatures until approximately 22 minutes. Large FFT's is much less cyclic, but also does not produce the steady-state temperatures of Small FFT's.

I should know, because as you may not be aware, I wrote the Core i7 and Core 2 Temperature Guide, which is a Sticky at the top of the Overclocking Forum (over half a million reads) in which I have invested over 2,000 hours of ongoing research, testing, composition, editing and updates over the past 32 months. I also collaborate with the authors of Real Temp, Core Temp and SpeedFan. I've made it my mission here at Tom's to help others understand Intel's confusing mess, and I take my commitment seriously.

As such, I am not accustomed to providing false or misleading information. I have extensively tested 27 variants of 65 nanometer and 45 nanometer Core i7 and Core 2 processors, and I assure you that I've thoroughly analyzed the thermal signatures of every test. The information I have posted is accurate, and has been verified numerous times. This is why I can't over-emphasize enough the importance of being specific when discussing temperatures. It's all about specifications, so if we're not specific, then the topic makes about as much sense as apples and oranges thermal fruit salad in a blender, especially to those just starting out, who may not have a clue.

All I ask is that Forum members make an effort to be specific, so that our readers, especially those who are less informed, will have a clear understanding of exactly what is being discussed, so they can be spared as much confusion as possible, in a topic which is already over-complicated, thanks to Intel. As I've said countless times, we can use all the help we can get to keep this topic clear of misconceptions, and in perspective. I'm sure you can appreciate my concerns.

Comp

What did I just finish saying in my previous post? Prime what? Type a few more characters to acknowledge that you have in fact run the correct test. Turn on the Core temperatures in SpeedFan by using the "Configure" button, repeat the test. post a new screenshot and list the following:

Ambient temperature?

Clock frequency?

Computer Case?

CPU cooler?

Motherboard?

Vcore Setting?

Case covers removed?

All fans at 100% RPM?

I ran Prime95 with small FFT for 10 min
it is the picture i just posted

Ambient temperature?
?

Clock frequency?
At stock 2.83ghz

Computer Case?
It's a Microcenter Computer so uh.....

CPU cooler?
original cooler that came with the q9550

Motherboard?
DG31PR

Vcore Setting?
...Speedfan says it is 1.15v

Case covers removed?
nope

All fans at 100% RPM?
I have no idea

Sorry about that. Didn't know about that guide. Im not an overclocker so im not normally looking on that section on the forums.

Nice guide. Need a copy on this section of the forms.