How hot is a normal Pentium 4? 60 degrees Celcius?

**BoomBoom0** · 01-09-2002, 06:40 PM

My Pentium 4 1.8Ghz consistently runs at 60 degrees Celcius. I check the retail heatsink and fan, and it is attatched securely. What could be causing my processor to run at such a high temperature?

**fbs1992** · 01-09-2002, 06:50 PM

probably something wrong with the thermometer

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**BoomBoom0** · 01-09-2002, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by fbs1992:
probably something wrong with the thermometer

This may be possible, however I am experiencing mutliple programs crashing(AOL, Internet Explorer, etc.) Also when watching videos with Windows Media Players, I hear many glitches in the audio that were not there before I installed this processor.

**sapasion** · 01-09-2002, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by BoomBoom0:
My Pentium 4 1.8Ghz consistently runs at 60 degrees Celcius. I check the retail heatsink and fan, and it is attatched securely. What could be causing my processor to run at such a high temperature?

That is quite a bit higher than a standard P4. Your own case and room temp will effect this. Also if you are using a thermal pad that is not as efficient as grease.

I'm going to me this over to C&C where you can find even more help.

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**Nerdwannabe** · 01-09-2002, 08:56 PM

I would say you are about 5C or 10C from maximum operating temp.

**sanctuaryismine** · 01-09-2002, 09:02 PM

That seems way too high. My p4 1.6 runs about 37(c) idle, (no case fans) and can go as high as 57(c) after 2 hours of 3d gaming. I'm definetly getting some case fans on payday.

**Mr. K** · 01-10-2002, 09:49 AM

Where are you reading these temps from? I was getting your temps when using the Asus Probe software that comes with my mobo...But when I checked the bios cpu temp, I would get a reading of 34 C idle 43C full load...

If in fact those are the acutal temps, what kind of a cooling setup do you have?

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01-10-2002, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. K:
Where are you reading these temps from? I was getting your temps when using the Asus Probe software that comes with my mobo...But when I checked the bios cpu temp, I would get a reading of 34 C idle 43C full load...

If in fact those are the acutal temps, what kind of a cooling setup do you have?

Wow you have almost the exact system I was going to build for myself until I decided to wait for the Northwoods to come out and drop a bit in price.

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01-09-2002, 06:40 PM	#1
BoomBoom0 Sushi Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Platteville, WI Posts: 3	How hot is a normal Pentium 4? 60 degrees Celcius? My Pentium 4 1.8Ghz consistently runs at 60 degrees Celcius. I check the retail heatsink and fan, and it is attatched securely. What could be causing my processor to run at such a high temperature?

01-09-2002, 06:50 PM	#2
fbs1992 Mako Shark Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 4,447	probably something wrong with the thermometer ------------------ Ma$e __________________ Samsung 204T Athlon64X2 4400+ 2gb corsair xms dfi lanparty (1.375v fixed ram issues) bfgtech 7800gt 74gb raptor 160gb wd lianli case .....im sold on the whole dual core thing DETROIT BASKETBALL!!!!! Boilermaker class of 2008

01-10-2002, 09:49 AM	#7
Mr. K Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,191	Where are you reading these temps from? I was getting your temps when using the Asus Probe software that comes with my mobo...But when I checked the bios cpu temp, I would get a reading of 34 C idle 43C full load... If in fact those are the acutal temps, what kind of a cooling setup do you have? ------------------ My future ninja bastard system: ASUS P4T-E Intel PIV 1.9GHZ (478) 512 MB PC800 (non-ECC) 64MB Elsa Gladiac Ultra w/23.11 Det 3 SB Live! X-Gamer 5.1 Sony 6x DVD-ROM Phillips CDRW Western Digital 20 GB /66 Maxtor 25 GB /66 56K 3Com V.90 Fax PCI MS Intellimouse Explorer (Optical) fUnc sUrface 1030 mousepad Windows 98 SE Microsoft Direct X 8.0 __________________ Never forget 9/11. Abit IC-7 w/ Intel P4 2.8C @ 3.4 GHZ 1 GB Kingston HyperX pc 3500(2-3-3-7) BFG 6800GT (370/1000) SB Audigy 2 ZS Logitech z5300e 5.1 Speakers LiteOn 52x32x52x16 CD-R/W - DVD Combo Maxtor 200 GB /ATA-133 Logitech MX510 and fUnc sUrface 1030 Antec TruePower 430W

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01-09-2002, 08:56 PM	#5
Nerdwannabe Expensive Sushi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Freakmont Posts: 44	I would say you are about 5C or 10C from maximum operating temp.

01-09-2002, 09:02 PM	#6
sanctuaryismine Expensive Sushi Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 13	That seems way too high. My p4 1.6 runs about 37(c) idle, (no case fans) and can go as high as 57(c) after 2 hours of 3d gaming. I'm definetly getting some case fans on payday.