Pretty simple, on AMD's website it suggests a max safe operating temp of 62C. However most of us know that manufacturers suggest a low temperature so they have less returns to worry about. In particular, AMD is notorious for low balling the safe operating temp. Some forum posts suggest that Phenom II chips can handle 160C or higher.
So, in your opinion what should the average overclocker deem too hot? My FX 8120 likes to run at 4.4Ghz just fine with idle temps sitting around 30C. Even while gaming, it might get to about 50C which is certainly no problem and probably what most folks encounter under load.
But--when running stress tests I've seen it climb as high as 70C. These things were built for overclocking, and can definitely handle some heat but when do you say holy crap and shut everything down?
And how long at 70C is too long? 5 minutes? less? I'd really like your opinions and please share your experiences with wicked high temps!
So, in your opinion what should the average overclocker deem too hot? My FX 8120 likes to run at 4.4Ghz just fine with idle temps sitting around 30C. Even while gaming, it might get to about 50C which is certainly no problem and probably what most folks encounter under load.
But--when running stress tests I've seen it climb as high as 70C. These things were built for overclocking, and can definitely handle some heat but when do you say holy crap and shut everything down?
And how long at 70C is too long? 5 minutes? less? I'd really like your opinions and please share your experiences with wicked high temps!