Dell Optiplex 955 desktop – CPU/heatsink installed using Arctic Silver 5 - 150+ hours run time.
Q9550 cores running at around 53 degs C when the CPU load is under 10% (multiple windows open). Ambient temp. 25 degs C
Added small rear exhaust fan (the stock computer does not come with a rear exhaust fan)
Q9550 cores now running at around 49 degs C when the CPU load is under 10% (multiple windows open). Ambient temp. 25 degs C
For reference: Dell Optiplex 955 desktop E6750 dual core – cores run at around 40 degs C under similar conditions. Ambient temp. 25 degs C
I feel that the Q9550 should idle around 40 degs. – what are your thoughts and suggestions to lower the temps? Ambient temp. 25 degs C - Are the Quads just a hotter running processor?
Thank you in advance.
Q9550 cores running at around 53 degs C when the CPU load is under 10% (multiple windows open). Ambient temp. 25 degs C
Added small rear exhaust fan (the stock computer does not come with a rear exhaust fan)
Q9550 cores now running at around 49 degs C when the CPU load is under 10% (multiple windows open). Ambient temp. 25 degs C
For reference: Dell Optiplex 955 desktop E6750 dual core – cores run at around 40 degs C under similar conditions. Ambient temp. 25 degs C
I feel that the Q9550 should idle around 40 degs. – what are your thoughts and suggestions to lower the temps? Ambient temp. 25 degs C - Are the Quads just a hotter running processor?
Thank you in advance.