Video and CPU Question's

Ok i need to know a few things about my desktop setup.I have looked for the info but not sure which is correct any more.

First question here is What are the maximum temp for my AMd Phenom II x4 965 and what is it lowest.Right now my temp at idle will set around 39c around 105 F

I have two big CFM fans in the case.My Two Delta fans have an air flow of

RPM5200 RPM

Air Flow240.96 CFM

I have them both connected to a Speed controller reason they sound like a jet or a vacuum cleaner lol:-D when they spin up on start but then calm down when system is fine.


What is the max temp for my Nvidia Geforce GTX 550 Ti Superclocked.I am thinking it is around 160F.


Ok



Here is CPU

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727


Here is video card
EVGA 01G-P3-1556-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) FPB 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625
Yes i know i probably need too up grade it.But runs alot of games just fine on normal settings with out over clocking it more.


These are my fans i am using.
Delta AFB1212GHE-CF00 120mm Case cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835213001

 

There really is no lowest - at least not for normal users so no worries there.

According to your CPU specs, the maximum temp is 62°C so your 39°C at idle is great. But of course, the temp under load is what is important so you need to keep an eye on that. With idle temps that low, I suspect if you keep your interior free of heat trapping dust and your case is providing good air flow, you should not have any problems.

Note your CPU can survive without damage at higher temps, but stability (and thus system crashes) will likely occur, or the CPU will simply shut down out of self-preservation.

Note computer temps are typically expressed in centigrade (C), not Fahrenheit (F).

GPUs tend to run quite a bit hotter than CPUs. The maximum temp for your GPU, according to the GTX550 Ti specs is 100°C (212°F).

 

That is really hot for a GTX 550 i see it hit around 140F underload.

My cpu will range from 110F to 130F under load.

It is hard to find the real temps.I have searched so many sites you would not be leave.

 

Just as a measure, I'm folding 24x7 (well sometimes) at max.

 

@Goldenskull - Again, when it comes to computers (actually, all electronics) please use Centigrade when monitoring and reporting your temps as that is what the electronics/computer industry, and most of the world uses for electronics, including computers. You force us to convert your numbers before we can see if they make sense, are normal, or are something to worry about.

It may be confusing at first, since we use F for other things (like environmental reporting). But it is best to avoid confusion by using standard terminologies and conventions when possible discussing technical issues.

Note theefool's Speedfan image uses C. It is likely your monitoring program can report in C. I urge you to change the reporting options before seeking help.

Huh? I don't understand your point. Yes, 100°C is really hot, that is why it is called the maximum.

140°F = 60°C - Excellent for a GPU. Less than 60°C is very good for a CPU.

Huh? You lost me here too. What do you mean by "real" temps? And what do you mean you cannot find them? To see what the hardware specs are, go to the hardware maker's site. For GPUs go to the GPU maker's site (not the card "assembler's").

@theefool - Speaking of temps making sense, not sure your SpeedFan results do (a common problem with many 3rd party HW monitors). I say that because 19°C for your CPU is very low. Since the Laws of Physics do not allow conventional cooling (heatsink and fan assembly) to cool matter below the ambient (room) temperature, and since 19°C = 66.2°F. The wind-chill factor only affects living tissue, not chunks of metal. Since you appear to live in Indiana, where I know there currently is a heat wave going on, I doubt your room temperature is 66°F - as your AC would be working hard non-stop.

Unless you are using alternative cooling (refrigerated liquid or Peltier cooling), it is not likely your CPU is really running that cool.

Speedfan is good, but it does not always put correct label to sensor. I use and recommend CoreTemp for newer Intel and AMD CPUs.

 

I have completely readjusted my fan setup and my temps are below 120F about 45c in terms.This is completely under load.

 

If your not happy with 100C on your card which is what Nvidia says, what Digerati says and what I say just read any review from practically any site of the 550ti or your cpu and there will be a temperature/load graph which shows the normal 'REAL' running temperatures, not that hard to find.

Just the first one I Googled.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2011/03/15/nvidia-geforce-gtx-550-ti-1gb-review/10

So your temps are fine.