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2 Replies Last post: Oct 20, 2009 8:05 AM by ianmurray2009  
ianmurray2009
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Oct 19, 2009 7:07 PM

is my e8400 overheating

i have recently built my first pc,  in the bios it says that my e8400 temp is 42.5/C is this an acceptable temp or is it overheating.  I have yet to install the os and drivers but want to be sure that everything is ok first, as I have said i'm new to all this so any info is gratefully received cheers

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Evaders99  
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1. Oct 19, 2009 10:40 PM in response to: ianmurray2009
Re: is my e8400 overheating

That is normal. The real question is what it does on 100% load (ala, maxing out the processor). You can use a utility like wPrime to do that.

The stock cooler is usually fine, but you may want to pick a 3rd party cooler if you intend to overclock.

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ianmurray2009  
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2. Oct 20, 2009 8:05 AM in response to: Evaders99
Re: is my e8400 overheating

thanks Evaders99 youve put my mind at rest,  ill check out wPrime as well cheers

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