Temp Monitoring Question
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2003 7:20 pm
So what do you guys think about the accuracy of temp monitoring programs and their results. For example, I have an Intel PIV 2.4B on D845GEBV2L that I monitor with Intel ActiveMonitor, and 2x 40GB WD SE HDDs I monitor periodically with Dtemp. My temps idle are CPU 27-29, System 25-29, Motherboard 25-29 and Hard Drives 30-33. Load temps (say after 2-3 hours heavy gaming) are CPU 37-39, Motherboard/Case 31-34, Hard Drives 34-38, and temps drop back to idle levels in just a few minutes. I don't have a ton of cooling in my Sonata, just the stock 120MM@5V, Zalman Al/Cu 7000A at around 9V and my Leadtek FX5700 has pretty decent stock cooling.
How accurate are those temps? I have always assumed temps were off by 5-10 degrees, but could every sensor in my system be off by the same margin, and even if they are, those temps are still well under safe threshholds? If Dtemp takes the temp near the drive core isn't it pretty accurate? I'm mostly concerned with hard drive temps and data safety, and all opinions/viewpoints are welcom.
How accurate are those temps? I have always assumed temps were off by 5-10 degrees, but could every sensor in my system be off by the same margin, and even if they are, those temps are still well under safe threshholds? If Dtemp takes the temp near the drive core isn't it pretty accurate? I'm mostly concerned with hard drive temps and data safety, and all opinions/viewpoints are welcom.