Accurate temp monitoring with i7

[johnstac]

I have used core temp and tat in the past. I just completed a new i7 setup and would like suggestions on what to use to measure/monitor cpu temps.

 

[johnstac]

Well, decided to experiment with Speed fan. I sure hope the program is accurate. I am seeing core temps ranging from 8-11c. My QX6700 ran at 40-50c. What a difference. Can't wait to overclock this cpu. It's a 930 btw.

 

[chookman]

Coretemp doesnt work anymore?

SpeedFan and RealTemp are other favourites.

 

[johnstac]

Not sure. Will try that next. I just tried one called Real Temp and getting the following:

26c
28c
23c
21c

I am testing in this in my shop with a current ambient temp of 50F, so I'm sure that's helping.

 

[quikfury]

that seems accurate i have heard of ppl getting 100c full load temp and they are idle at 60c

 

[cjl]

RealTemp is what I use. It seems accurate.

 

[johnstac]

Okay, so now that I have moved my rig into my office with an ambient temp of 60F, the idle temp is now 35F or so. Is this a decent temp to start with before I overclock an i7 920?

 

[sshashid87]

I'm assuming you mean 35*C unless you are using phase change, but regardless, either is probably okay to start overclocking with...my idles are high at 38-45, but I haven't tried overclocking yet...at stock speeds my load temps are falling between 60-65, and those are fine...

Start overclocking slowly, of course, and prepare yourself to up your speeds in small increments, running burn tests...your temps are fine to start with, a little higher than what others seem to have, but still safe...

 

[johnstac]

I have heard the phrase, "burn test" but can you tell me exactly what that is? My plan was to use 3dmark before I begin OC'ing to get a baseline and then rerun in after I can get a stable OC to see what kind of performance increase I can achieve.

 

[johnstac]

Just an update to temps before I start OC. Using real temp, they are:

35
31
31
30