Recomended tmperature for P4 2800Mhz cpu

[dwcandco]

Could anybody tell me what is recommended temperature for Intel P4 2800 MHz CPU in °C please, thanks.

 

[AP81]

Depends on factors such as room temp, size, humidity, etc. Mine at idle ranges from 31 to 35 in normal conditions. Gaming can push it up to around the 45 mark. However, I have 7 case fans. Anything below 45 should be okay.

 

[Xemus]

In a normal build, a 2.8 P4 should be fine operating at under 60C. The lower you can keep it under that point, the better, but you shouldn't start seeing issues til around 65C and 75C is way too high.

MCSE, A+

 

[cdogg]

Actually, operating temparatures up to 65°C are not uncommon when using a standard cooling environment and say in the middle of playing an intense 3D game. Thoroughbred B Athlons were given an extra layer of more transistors than previous Athlons at the expense of having the same surface area. B Athlons were doomed from the very get-go to run hotter than ever before. Older Athlons like the Thoroughbred A or the Palomino were much more efficient at heat dissipation. So just because it was easier to stay around 55°C or less back then doesn't mean the same applies to the 2800+ Athlons. I just wanted to point out the distinction that needs to be made about newer AMD CPU's.

Check this link out for a clear charted example:

http://www6.tomshardware.com/cpu/20021001/xp_2800-02.html

Your mileage may vary, but the main target is to stay below 65°C, and never to exceed 70°C for long periods of time. Upgrading the cooling by adding case fans or buying a better heatsink/fan combo are just baby steps but could make a world of difference!


~cdogg
[tab]"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"
[tab][tab]- A. Einstein

 

[cdogg]

I forgot to add that AMD lists the max running temperature of the 2800+ to be 85°C. However, anyone who's been there before knows that problems can happen way before you get anywhere close.

 

[Xemus]

I realize that your question was regarding Intel, but here's a link that people may find usefull. It's MSI page on how to ID your AMD CPU, and lists AMD's heat rating for the processors.

http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/cpu_support/cpu_htm/amdcpu.htm

MCSE, A+

 

[cdogg]

"[blue]I realize that your question was regarding Intel...[/blue]"
How did I miss that?

Sorry for any confusion I might have caused.


~cdogg
[tab]"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"
[tab][tab]- A. Einstein