R raije Distinguished Sep 16, 2009 64 0 18,630 Dec 26, 2009 #1 I've seen my Core i5 running at 25C. Is that normal? Is that good? I'm not using any special cooling. I have a NZXS Blackline case which has 4 fans. And I'm also using the stock heatsink for the Core i5.
I've seen my Core i5 running at 25C. Is that normal? Is that good? I'm not using any special cooling. I have a NZXS Blackline case which has 4 fans. And I'm also using the stock heatsink for the Core i5.
shubham1401 Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 2,754 0 20,960 Dec 26, 2009 #2 I have a C2D E7300 and crappy case with crappy cooling and airfolow. My CPU idles at 29c. Your is normal. BTW you are the first person asking bout low temp.Everyone asks about high temps. Upvote 0 Downvote
I have a C2D E7300 and crappy case with crappy cooling and airfolow. My CPU idles at 29c. Your is normal. BTW you are the first person asking bout low temp.Everyone asks about high temps.
andy5174 Distinguished Mar 3, 2009 2,452 0 19,860 Dec 26, 2009 #4 You must be at stock frequency. The idle temp of my i5@3.6GHz is 30C ;p Upvote 0 Downvote
R raije Distinguished Sep 16, 2009 64 0 18,630 Dec 26, 2009 #5 yes i am at stock frequency. how much can i safely overclock it without needing anymore cooling devices? Upvote 0 Downvote
yes i am at stock frequency. how much can i safely overclock it without needing anymore cooling devices?
andy5174 Distinguished Mar 3, 2009 2,452 0 19,860 Dec 26, 2009 #6 In "MY" opinion, you had better keep it within 10% of the stock clock. Upvote 0 Downvote
shubham1401 Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 2,754 0 20,960 Dec 27, 2009 #8 easily 300-400mhz with stock cooling. Or even more if load temps are good. Upvote 0 Downvote