Strange CPU Temp Readings

[Clocker666]

Hi,

I have a BadAxe2 with a QX6700 currently clocked to 3.2ghz (tho i cannot go any further and i`m going to submit a thread on here to get some advice). My question is that in the bios i get temps of 38c idle, in core temp (within windows) i get 38c idle but Intel TAT reports temps of about 10-15c higher than in core temp. Does this sound strange and which one should i really believe?

Cheers,

[Samuknow]

Most of these app vary one from another. I use core temp and am happy with that. None are giving you an actual reading of the die. I use the program to alert me of anything out of the ordinary.

[Clocker666]

Ok i`ll keep a close eye just in case. I presume my temps are ok for a clocked 3.2ghz QX6700? I have an arc 7 pro cooler on there at the moment but was wondering about changing it to either a Tuniq 120 or maybe a thermaltake? Would i be better off changing?

cheers,

[Samuknow]

The AP 7 is a good cooler. I would not bother. You may get better temps you may not.

PS those temps are fine.

[MUff1N]

Originally Posted by Clocker666

Hi,

I have a BadAxe2 with a QX6700 currently clocked to 3.2ghz (tho i cannot go any further and i`m going to submit a thread on here to get some advice). My question is that in the bios i get temps of 38c idle, in core temp (within windows) i get 38c idle but Intel TAT reports temps of about 10-15c higher than in core temp. Does this sound strange and which one should i really believe?

Cheers,

Don't go by what TAT says at all because it wasn't made for Core Technology & therefore gives incorrect temp readings.
Use Core Temp, Real Temp or Speedfan instead which will give you much more accurate readings & it's what I use.
I use both for reading my system's temps...

Read this thread first for general info & then post on your results of your OCing & we'll go from there OK Clocker.
Btw, Welcome to the AOA forums!

OC'ing the Q6600 on the Intel D975XBX2 board

[Clocker666]

Excellent, i`ll keep this cooler then

Yeah i was worried about temps mainly as their was a 20c difference between tat and core so not really knowing which is right stopped me from doing anything else, but now you have confirmed i`ll stick with core!

I shall gather some stats tonight and report back with the settings

Cheers Guys, glad their are people still willing to help with support on a D975XBX2

cheers,

[MUff1N]

Originally Posted by Clocker666

Excellent, i`ll keep this cooler then

Yeah i was worried about temps mainly as their was a 20c difference between tat and core so not really knowing which is right stopped me from doing anything else, but now you have confirmed i`ll stick with core!

I shall gather some stats tonight and report back with the settings

Cheers Guys, glad their are people still willing to help with support on a D975XBX2

cheers,

Yea, I'm one of the few still using this board on a day to day basis & I can tell you this much.
I've now been OCing this board for over 2 years straight at 3.41GHz (1.4 vcore) & its rock solid stable still.

I don't know if this would still be the case though OCing it to 3.6GHz as that requires a vcore of 1.5v, an higher FSB, RAM & Southbridge voltages....& I'm not will to see how long it will last at higher voltages because I don't have the money to replace it if it fails on me so I'm staying at these clock speeds.

But I can give you the settings for 3.6GHz if you want to give it a go & see how long it lasts...
Also, because you are running a quad you may have to run even higher voltages than the settings I give you
for it to be stable.
But it will give you a good base to start from.

[ShawnP]

Read this thread first for general info & then post on your results of your OCing & we'll go from there OK Clocker)

OC'ing the Q6600 on the Intel D975XBX2 board[/QUOTE]

You can take a look at my last post on the linked thread. I am right now running RealTemp and CoreTemp for comparison and use the average to set Speedfan. Muff1n has lots of good info in the thread.