none of them are calibrated, they are just diode junctions which have a fairly well known voltage vs temperature response. i think the specs say accuracy of +- 4 deg C, and additionally an offset error of +- 4 deg C, for a total error up to 8 deg C or about 15 deg F.
"Eric D." wrote: ----------- > In *partial* defence of the built-in temperature monitor -- 1" is not the > CPU itself (it's probably higher ;). For me, GaugePRO seems to report a > reasonable CPU temperature (along the lines of your probe). Is it possible > that some CPUs aren't properly calibrated? ---------- -- "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them." (Richard Henry Lee, Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, initiator of the Declaration of Independence, and member of the first Senate, which passed the Bill of Rights.) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
