[iroc409]

ok, i've been pondering this for a while now, and it kinda concerns me a bit.

i run mbm on my rig, and it seems to be consistent with bios and winbond temp monitors, so i assume it's fairly accurate. i don't know if all systems do this, but my system monitors case temp, cpu diode and cpu core.

for the cpu, which is the temp i need to pay attention the most? i assume that most people are more concerned with the cpu diode, as is amd, but i want to make sure. for example, if amd says a processor's "oh shit" temp is 75deg, does that mean a reading off the diode, or the core temp? i was wondering because my core temp is consitently about 15deg warmer than the diode.

the system idles now around 38-40degC on the diode. i assume when most people are talking about cpu temps, that's what they're referring to (this is what i always thought). i'm also concerned about the accuracy of the core temp - is there a temp sensor in the cpu the mb is reading? i have the bios set at the moment to shut down the system if cpu temp reaches 63deg, i'm also assuming that reading is taken from the diode.

anyways, just wondering which was the more important number, to make sure i'm not roasting my kit.