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overheating?

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/overheating.138468/

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narendra4u Original post #1
Mar 25, 2011 at 6:20 PM
i just build a pc with this config

amd phenom x2 555 BE
gskill 4 gb ram
gigabyte 880GM-UD2H
GPU-sapphire 5670 512mb
FSP saga 500 watts
circle polar cabinet with 2 top & 1 back exhaust fans and 1 front fan

my normal temp

system - 39-42c
CPU -49-52
GPU- 42-45c

when playing game like nfs SHIFT,modern warfare 2,Assassin's Creed
temp going to

system -45-47
CPU- 60-63c
GPU- 48-52c

so please tell me is that dangerous for system
if yes then tell me solution?:-?

i want to unlock my proc into 4 core. when i unlock cpu temp increase with 5c in normal mode and full load dont know
CA50
CA50 #2
Mar 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Its totally safe, playing games requires more processing power so more heat is generated, as a result temps increases :)

Unlock your cores, and run stress test. use prime95 for that
pulkitpopli2004
Mar 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Unlock your cores, and run stress test. use prime95 for that
how to do all this buddy? i installed HOT CPU tester but dnt knw wht is basically do..
same case for prime95
CA50
CA50 #4
Mar 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM
After unlocking the core, get prime95 here and run it to see if the unlocked cores are stable or not
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Mar 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM
guys post ur temp normal & full load) here i wana compare with ur temp
MegaMind
Mar 26, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Post ur temps, so that v can comment on that..