CPU temp checking

[Big_Ben_C]

I am curious as to the best method for checking your CPU temp. I have a temp probe installed against the side of the CPU die, which usually gives me a much higher readout than what the temp. sensor on the M/B gives me. I use Sandra to check the CPU temp and when Sandra reports 35C, the temp. probe will usually read 45-50C.

Any ideas on why the probe is so much higher, or which temp. I should actually trust as being more accurate?

 

[shadus]

Generally I trust the probe over the mobo report.

Shadus

 

[Crashman]

Do you have an Asus motherboard? Because Asus has been known to screw with BIOS and mess up the temperature monitor.

Some older boards placed a temp probe under the socket, which isn't a good locatio for reporting true temps.

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[Big_Ben_C]

I have a gigabyte 7n400pro2 with an XP2500@1830mhz. It's just wierd how different the two temps can be. I mean, the temp. probe must be fairly accurate, as there has to be SOMETHING that is making it read hotter than the mobo temp. sensor.

Now I've been told that I shouldn't worry about my CPU temp unless I am experiencing wierd crashes, etc... but a temp of 50C for just web surfing seems kinda high. I figure it should be running cooler. I have 5 case fans, stock heatsink and arctic silver 5. Is this anything to worry about?