[Gllug] CPU Temperature

[Dan Kolb]

On Tue, Nov 20, 2007 at 11:15:20AM +0000, Stephen Nelson-Smith wrote:
> 
> 1) Any idea what the temperature tolerance of these processors is?
> Could it conceivably do without a fan, at 60-70 degree?

Depends where the temperature sensor is. If it's on the core itself, then yes:
the silicon breakdown temperature is around 110-120C.

If it's on the packaging, though, it shouldn't go higher than about 70C.

> 2) Is it possible to 'underclock' the processor?  The machine's not
> doing much, so maybe this could make the processor run cooler?  I
> looked at cpudynd, but in no detail - I got:

Is there some BIOS thing you can do to reduce the multiplier used? Certainly on
older motherboards, one could change the bus speed, or the multiplier (or
both).

> 3) Any recommendations for a silent fan / case?  I don't want to spend
> very much... but if I can't get away with no fan, something silent
> will have to do.

www.quietpc.co.uk

Dan
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