NZFF

Posted: **Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:28 pm**

Hey guys, I've recently done a few upgrades to my computer and i'm starting to get worried about the temps of the case and components.
At the moment i'm using asus fan x-pert to watch my cpu temps and CCC to watch GPU temps.
My CPU Idles at around 40 degrees with Arctic freezer 7 cooler, and my Vid card idles at about 45. (which I thought was a bit high)
Anyway, what Temperature monitoring software could you recommend that allows me to monitor CPU,HDD,RAM,MB,GPU temps, and could anyone recommend some decent 120mm case fans?
Thanks,
Alex

Posted: **Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:09 pm**

I use this free one myself, and find it good. Your temps seem cool compared to my machine

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html
It might not have all the temperatures you are looking for however, but it's a step in the right direction.
My video card and CPUs idle at 55 - 59 deg C

Posted: **Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:51 pm**

Nothing wrong with those temps mate. If my CPU is in the 50's - 60's under load, overclocked from 3.2 to 3.8 then on air then I'm happy.
Video cards run pretty hot, especially those GTX480's.

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:15 am**

Yeah, I agree - I don't consider those temps to be overly hot. I have an air cooled system with a 120mm rear fan and a 140mm top fan and have similar temps with stock CPU and graphics card coolers and have similar temps. Under load and after about an hours simming the temps start creeping up and I can hear the graphics card fans starting to really work, but looking at the EVGA Precision monitor the temps are never higher than 70-80degrees.

I have read that anything up to 80 degrees for a graphics card is fine and that the newer ones will operate up to temps as high as 120 degrees!! And if they do reach that high they'll likely shut themselves down automatically for protection. CPU's are also becoming hotter as they become more powerful - newer ones are designed to operate up to around 80-90 degrees whereas some older CPU's will shutoff around 60 degrees.

Here's a link to some common CPU's and their respective temperatures.

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:28 pm**

soem of the components you have specified dont have built in temp monitoring hardware. best bet is too get a temp monitor that plugs into your pc and controls your fans too, it comes with stick on thermal pads... for hdd ram etc.

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:15 pm**

nzav8tor wrote:
QUOTE (nzav8tor @ Jan 9 2011, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Video cards run pretty hot, especially those GTX480's.

I recon i could have fried an egg on the top off mine the other day , mine you temp outside the other day at 33Deg,s would,t help , i should do a check find out what the GTX480s max is .