CPU temps are odd....

[syedqaiser]

My fx-6300 @3.5ghz on a stock cooler is idling at 5 degrees Celsius or less. Is this safe?

And yes, i live in Canada......

 

[quandao93]

Yea try putting your computer in an igloo that might help a bit.

 

[rolli59]

It is wrong unless your ambient is -10°C! Idle temps will always be about 10-15°C over ambient. Try different program or set offset.

 

[syedqaiser]

It is wrong unless your ambient is -10°C! Idle temps will always be about 10-15°C over ambient. Try different program or set offset.

Don't ask why but i like to keep the windows open at home, so it's a bit chilly. By a bit i mean its -25 outside and the windows are open......

Please don't judge.

 

[rolli59]

I just doubt it is freezing! -5 to -10°C and you will turn into a Popsicle unless dressed for it. All the energy the CPU uses will turn into heat so impossible to be cooler than ambient unless you are using refrigeration as cooling!