[Carbon]

That seems pretty high. I would try to reduce voltage if you can until it becomes unstable.

[Bubba]

I did, which is why I am where I am at (cpu voltage). I don't remember the smallest voltage unit, whether it's 100th's of a volt or 10th's of a volt, but I am something like 1 or 2 units above the default settings.

In my Bios, when it comes to OC'ing, it gives you color coded voltages.Grey (which is default setting), green, orange, and red, which are self explanatory. I am either the first or second green setting, meaning I have a bunch before I get to orange. I can't check now exactly what the setting is because I'm running that stress test on it, but i am at the MOST, .18 of a volt over the default settings.

As I said, my heat worried me until I asked a bunch of times on different sites, but I kept getting the same answer. you are ok with that chip. I could add 2 more case fans, but that won't realistically effect the CPU temp as the CPU fan covers the CPU.

There is so much that I don't even suspect much less know that often it is hard to even ask the right question. I'll post the results when the test is finished and let you experts school me as much as you can (meaning as much as I can absorb lol). I can't say enough how much I appreciate you folks helping my dumb ass out. All I can do is plod on and try to learn and it's much faster with your help. Thanks to all.

[Bubba]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I plug this computer back into the monitor and the test is over and has closed itself. How do I find out what the results were?

[jcburchett]

I ran the Real Temp test and I got some pretty varied temps... 2 cores substantially lower than the others... I'll try to post a screen shot this evening. Given the discrepancy between the temps on the cores, I ordered an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro for it, which I anticipate will make me rest easier, even if the thing isn't in danger.

According to Intel, they don't want the thing to sustain running over 71.4 under a heavy load, so I'm hoping that this sets me straight.

Thanks for the links to the programs and the info!

[serverguy]

Originally Posted by Bubba

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I plug this computer back into the monitor and the test is over and has closed itself. How do I find out what the results were?

Did you turn on error reporting?

Run Real Temp before you start the stress test and just minimize it so as it stays in the Windows Tray. That way you can watch temps as you go.

[Bubba]

Ok, I did that and watched them for a while last night Server, I even wrote them down lol. I just figured it would give me a report when it finished.

my values i got as it was testing were: Maximum: 76, 75, 73, 77 Core: 75, 70, 73, 77 Distance: 20, 25, 22, 19. I forgot to write down the minimums darn it.

[serverguy]

Originally Posted by Bubba

Ok, I did that and watched them for a while last night Server, I even wrote them down lol. I just figured it would give me a report when it finished.

my values i got as it was testing were: Maximum: 76, 75, 73, 77 Core: 75, 70, 73, 77 Distance: 20, 25, 22, 19. I forgot to write down the minimums darn it.

The minimums aren't really necessary.

Right. I think those temps are too high, but then having done some reading about this chip, it doesn't seem too bad.

Considering this is at full max CPU load, in normal circumstances this shouldn't be a problem.

What temperatures does the CPU idle at?

You may want to think about getting a Xigmatec for like $25 - $30 and marvel at your much lower temperatures. It might even extend the life of your CPU!

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by serverguy

Did you turn on error reporting?

Missed that the first time darn it. I'm about 100% sure that I did turn on error reporting. Would it hurt to run the test again (10X, this go around like you suggested originally) and make sure the error reporting is turned on? Or maybe even wait until I get a Xigmatec and THEN do it?

The benefit of doing it now is that I'm about to go to my other computer and do some financial crap that I haven't transferred to this one, but since the test takes so little time, I could just as easily do it after installing the cooler and read my A++ book while it runs.

[serverguy]

Originally Posted by Bubba

Missed that the first time darn it. I'm about 100% sure that I did turn on error reporting. Would it hurt to run the test again (10X, this go around like you suggested originally) and make sure the error reporting is turned on? Or maybe even wait until I get a Xigmatec and THEN do it?

The benefit of doing it now is that I'm about to go to my other computer and do some financial crap that I haven't transferred to this one, but since the test takes so little time, I could just as easily do it after installing the cooler and read my A++ book while it runs.

You can run it now, it won't do it any harm. Its just stress testing after all.

But, I'd actually wait till you get the Xigmatec, because I'd hate to see you fry your processor, and while I thinks its highly unlikely, the Intel Burn Test does really give the CPU a workout.

[Bubba]

K thanks. I'll try to get out tomorrow or Monday and snatch a cooler. Saturday is College football day and i'm a junkie lol, and Sunday is race day and I have to write an article after the race. I missed last week and my editor was a little pissed off lol.