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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.
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Inductive Soul
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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.
Milena M458
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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.
dannyhaught
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Posted July 1st, 2015 22:00
I have the i5 version.
Inductive Soul
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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.

Yoddic
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Posted July 1st, 2015 07:00
Do you know what CPU you have? such as Intel I7 4820K?