What's up y'all...

I have a software installed called CoreCenter Cool n' Quiet, came w/ my MSI mobo It's reporting that the CPU temp idles @ 32C and system temp @ 38C. IS THIS RIGHT??? I mean should the system temp lower than the CPU temp? Thanks in advance...

God Bless Us All...
~evans~

System temps should generally be lower than CPU temps yes, and that system temp is a tad high. But having said that, temperature reading s/ware is notoriously iffy.

Don't you have temp readings in your BIOS? they will be more accurate.

Some people are like Slinkies?, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

What's the ambient temp aswell

If the ambient temp is high and your hsf is doing a good job then this may be a reason

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yeah just looked into the Bios and it sez the same thing 38C/100F =(...how can I get it lower mate??

Thx,
~evans~

@ indigian,

What's the ambient temp?

room temp

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room temp is cooled about 45-50C ( i have my AC's on)

The obvious solution would be to buy a case fan or two, but in the meantime you can improve airflow by streamlining all your cables (bunch 'em up and cable-tie them into nice neat ropes). Also where do you keep your case? on the floor, in a corner? that would be the worst place for it, if it must be on the floor then pull it out of the corner and give it some breathing room, but ideally have it up on the desk if you can bear the noise.

Another thing to do is get inside and clean out any dust from mobo, fans, and airvents.

Some people are like Slinkies?, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

thanks hooner :)...

I have 4 intakes fans installed (2 in front and 2 on the side panel) sucking air in and 2 on the back of the case ( 1 below the GFX card and another 1 next to the CPU blowing air out) and I guess you're right, those cables are blocking the airflow and I'll try your suggestion about tie 'em up meatly...but is 38C sys temp going to harm my performance/ system? otherwise i wouldnt worry bout it...

Thanks and GodBlessUsAll...
~evans~

That room temp is hot!You sure?With AC on.
You must be nearly cooked

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It's almost impossible to have a system temp higher than the CPU temp...it could be due to an inaccurate reading, or maybe the sensor is located in a hotspot in the case

It's not a disaster by any means, and very doubtful it will harm your PC in any way, and as Jam says, more than likely it's an inaccurate reading.

Some people are like Slinkies?, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

A little tip about rear extraction fans that I found out.

If there is the usuall grill type mesh on your case where the fan blows through,then cutting a hole out of this mesh lets your fan blow(extract) a lot more.Sometimes the grilling prevents the fan from blowing out properly.

Badly explained but I hope you get the gist.

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"You must be nearly cooked"

LOL indigan...i am not sure myself since I dont have a thermometer but it was a mistake it's not 40C but I think it's about 20C...well Jam what sensor are you talking about? The bios' reading is the same as the software's reading...my CPU is oc'ed to 2.3Ghz could this be the problem???

~evans~

Current TEmp as of right now
CPU: 31C System: 38C

urgg...wrong again...not 20C but 20F...:)

20F is -7C!!

lol!

:-)

Some people are like Slinkies?, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

well...I dont really know about the room's temp LOL....but it's cool enough...my AC's temp set at 40F...the room temp should be higher right...well now the cpu idles @ 30C and sys temp @ 34...i guess that'd be okay for my PC...anyway...thanks a lot guys for helping me out about this temperatures matter...

peace,
~evans~

Man, I wouldn't want your electric bill. 40F is the avg temp inside your refrigerator.

yeah...well...dont really know w/ the room temp...it's cool enough...not too cold/hot...but still my system temp is higher than the CPU temp??? doesnt make any sense at all...=(

~evans~

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Cpu idles @ 32C, systemp temp idles @ 38C

Whether temps are reversed or not, they're still just fine.

And your room temp should be around 22 or 23°C if a/c is set to 75°F.

I'd hate to pay your bill if you have the thermostat set to 40°F. Set it to about 78°F and help save the earth.

Skip

Thanx Skip...that's what I meant 20-23C not F I always forgot bout these F and C..LOL (not to good in physic)...yeah I set my AC's thermostat to the lowest @ 40F...since I dont have to pay for the AC's bill LOL (dont get me wrong, it's FREE from my apt.) but again...i wouldnt worry w/ my rig's temps now...guess i'm worried too much...:)

Thanx all
~evans~