I3 530 Clarkdale

[Guest]

Hi everyone, i ave a question bout i3 530.

I m using the stock cooler nd getting 36 C iddle temps, tho i do not use the power for anything since i don t play games or do video editing / encoding.

So my question is, is it possiable to underCLOCK it to get lower temps?

 

[hairystuff]

I think thats as cool as its gonna get with a stock cooler.

 

[WR2]

There's no reason to be concerned about that idle temp. What are your ambient (room) temps when you test and get 36C?

Undervolting & downclocking your CPU is possible. Does your motherboard support those options?

 

[sofyanator]

Im running an i3 540, at 3.8ghz, i do lots of gaming as well but i will usually idle anywhere from 32 in winter to 40 in summer. Nothing unusual, undervolting might get you a bit cooler though.