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dannyhaught

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June 30th, 2015 21:00

CPU temperature

I recently purchased a new alienware x51, of which I am pretty pleased with. During long gaming sessions, on games such as skyrim, using Core Temp, my cpu temperature reaches about 71 degrees Celsius. I am wondering if this temperature is too high, as I would like to avoid damaging my new computer. 

  • Yoddic

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    Posted July 1st, 2015 07:00

    Do you know what CPU you have? such as Intel I7 4820K?

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    Posted July 1st, 2015 07:00

    I assume your processor is the Intel - i3 version: if it is the maximum SAFE temperature is: 72.6°C as per: Intel's Website

    There are three different processors that you could have: i3, i5, i7.... so if you can figure that out get back with me and I will look up the maximum safe temperature, as the thermal property's are different with each processor.

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    Posted July 1st, 2015 08:00

    70 degrees is fine, we will consider overheating after 97 degrees so your system is working properly. 

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    Posted July 1st, 2015 22:00

    I have the i5 version. 

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    Posted July 1st, 2015 23:00

    dont worry, the most references of intel processors can reach 100°C before shut down 

    less than 80°C is perfect, you have 10°C less than that, so you are very secure :) 

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    Posted July 3rd, 2015 14:00

    i am happy that it helped you :) please mark that i answered your question

    and put something in the back of your laptop while gaming... this help a lot to reduce heat 

    have a nice day 

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    Posted July 3rd, 2015 14:00

    Your answer is correct to the best of my knowledge on the subject. So don't worry about the CPU temp being less than 80°C.