Most mobos have temp throttling too to prevent damage to the CPU. So, if the proc's temperature goes over a preset threshold in the BIOS, it throttles back CPU activity.
> -----Original Message----- > It's certainly possible. Especially if the CPU fan isn't working, or > is dirty, or the thermal paste needs replacing, or if the room temp is > high. I suppose the giveaway would be if the temp gradually rises > after turning on the machine. i.e., if it comes on at 65c, it's likely > just a temp sensor calibration problem. > > > On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 6:56 PM, mike<xha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've been googling (no bing for me) for a little bit but I haven't > been able > > to find a good number. While transcoding video on CPU in the subject > line, > > everest and cpuz reports that the temp is up over 70c. Is that > possible? > > I'm worried, should I be real worried as in not use the CPU for such > tasks? > > I've read these CPU's run hot...but that hot? ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
