Hi- I just joined.
I have a P3 733Mhz.
Do you know what the operating temp of it is?
Many a times in my readings on the web, I encountered temperature charts saying:
Temperatures at idle:24C, Full load:40C
Then the Max temp to be something like 90C
I have assumed that the chart's figures refer to a reading with a certain type of HSF attached and the max temp as a figure not to be reached.
To my surprise, there are a lot of HSFs available- All of which prevents the cpu from reaching the max temp. Many maintains the cpu at mid-temp(40 to 50C), some holds the cpu below 39C all the time.
If only I know what the desirable temperature should be, then I'd have a better sense of direction concerning my PC's thermal condition- whether or not to upgrade my present HSF (GlobalWIN FNP08) which I have grown to like already.
All this misdirection came from readings about having lower temps to be better and other readings saying that some high temps to be more ideal.
Could you share some info about this?