Is this i5 temperature normal ?

[menifest]

Hi, I've recently built a PC and ran SpeedFan 4.46, RealTemp 3.70. I've realized the core temperature while running games is a bit high. In addition, I'm using a CM CPU Cooler instead of the stock fan.

Idle Temperature is between 37 - 43.


Below is a reading from SpeedFan while running 3DMark06:

Intel i5 2400

Temp Degree Celsius

Core0: 55.0
Core1: 51.0
Core2: 55.0
Core3: 56.0
Core: 48.0

The highest "Core" reading is 64 while running 3DMark06.

Are these temperatures safe for gaming and the processor ?

[Steve R Jones]

While you're waiting - google-> i5 temperature range

And read all the material you'll see

[SoloCamo]

Those are on the higher side yes, but nothing too be alarmed about.

However, depedning on the aftermarket cooler you are running (what model cooler master?) those temps are definitely a bit warm.

On that note, what are your room/ambient temperatures?

[menifest]

Those are on the higher side yes, but nothing too be alarmed about.

However, depedning on the aftermarket cooler you are running (what model cooler master?) those temps are definitely a bit warm.

On that note, what are your room/ambient temperatures?

I can't read my room/ambient temperatures but I believe it's around 32C.

I did not research much about CM CPU cooler. As a result, I bought a X Dream i117. It was better than the stock cooler though.

I've googled the i5 2400 temp range before. I know it's max temp is 72.5C. However, I wanted to know whether my temperatures will have any detrimental effect on the processor and mobo including it's components' lifespan in the long run.

[SoloCamo]

I can't read my room/ambient temperatures but I believe it's around 32C.

I did not research much about CM CPU cooler. As a result, I bought a X Dream i117. It was better than the stock cooler though.

I've googled the i5 2400 temp range before. I know it's max temp is 72.5C. However, I wanted to know whether my temperatures will have any detrimental effect on the processor and mobo including it's components' lifespan in the long run.

So the room is around 90* F. Warm indeed, may I ask what part of the world you live in? I'm in Florida, USA which is quite warm almost year round so I'm surprised to see that high of a temp this early. Regardless, those temps are perfectly normal considering it is while under load.

However, to paly it safe I highly suggest running a "prime95" "torture test" to see what it's true temps are on the cores, as 3dmark generally heats up the GPU way more than the CPU.

Also, though your CPU cooler is better than stock, it's only a very minor upgrade (36.5 CFM and a fairly small all low profile aluminimum cooler), so again, considering the room temperatures and the load you are perfectly ok and will not damage your system's components in any way.

Of course, the cooler it runs the longer it lasts but you are still well within spec.

[ShyguyXPC]

and DON'T use Speedfan (Why anyone still uses this program is beyond me), it messes up with fan and temp readings from my experience, too much to be trustworthy.

use something like HW Monitor instead.

CPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reporting




Ugh, I just looked up the CPU Cooler, its more or less stock Celeron Dual Core (Socket 775) with a slightly better fan on it.

Overall its no better than the stock heatsink, only the fan is a bit better, more directional than the standard open frame suspended hub Intel Fans.

I don't know how much room you have to work with, but this is a MUCH better cooler than the one you got, and doesn't cost much.


Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Vortex Plus RR-VTPS-28PK-R1 92mm Long life sleeve CPU Cooler

if you can fit a 120mm size fan version: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER GeminII S524 120mm Long Life Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge

this would be better.




If you can fit a Tower Heatpipe design cooler, then something like this:

92mm fan Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper TX3 RR-910-HTX3-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" 92mm CPU Cooler

120mm fan Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7

improved version of latter Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/AM3+



But I wouldn't consider anything more than that unless you wanted to venture into Overclocking some day, and even these are capable of cooling with minor to moderate overclocks.


the Temps your running as others have said are not overly hot, or anything to worry about. and well with in specs.

Even at the current temps, the life of the CPU should last long enough that you'll end up upgrading it long before the heat kills it.

Unless you messed up on the application of Thermal paste, or didn't secure the heatsink properly.


I've used that CM Vortex model above, and it works quite well, and only a bit taller than a stock Intel cooler. What Case and Motherboard do you have?

[menifest]

WOW, thanks guys for the information!

I lived in Asia, which explains the 30C room temperature.

The CM Vortex model seems good. I did some measurements of the casing (CM Elite 311) / Gigabyte H61m-S2P and realized I am able to fit in a Hyper TX3. Maybe I'll consider either a Vortex Plus or Hyper TX3.

Thanks for the advice guys!

[ShyguyXPC]

after looking up your case, you could fit just about any of those I linked above.

the Evo 212's should fit as well.

the GeminII S524 will fit, and provides a greater surface area for the cooling than the vortex, same with the 212's over the TX3.

but I'd be looking at one of the 120mm fan size models for quiet and better cooling if you can fit it.

the greater surface area provides more cooling than the smaller ones, as it means it can pull away more heat from the CPU than the smaller ones do. Though Aluminum wicks away heat fairly fast, its the copper components which benefit most from the greater surface area.