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    Max CPU temp

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mike2011, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    Whats the max temp a P8400 I just did some OC to the P8400 to 2.4Ghz and the temps are at 34-37c is this normal whats the max temp this cpu can go to.
     
    Mike2011, Dec 6, 2008
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    95C

    Actually, from the spec sheet it says 105C, but by then you'll be frying the things next to the CPU.
     
    namaiki, Dec 6, 2008
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    With the Orthos stress test, I got it to 70C, and mine's overclocked 330Mhz. Are your posted temps under load, or idle? Because mine idles at 44C.
     
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    Idle at 34-37
     
    Mike2011, Dec 7, 2008
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    But when I OC and restart the machine the speed goes back to 2.26 using SetFSB
     
    Mike2011, Dec 7, 2008
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    Sorry, Mike, I don't know how to get the settings to stick. I don't see anything about applying them on boot-up. I can't really get much from SetFSB, because my RAM is garbage. I've OC'd the CPU to 3.53Ghz, but I BSOD soon afterward.
     
    TurbodTalon, Dec 7, 2008
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