CPU CPU Temperature Confusion

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  1. TheManicGibbon

    TheManicGibbon I have no idea what's going on

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    Hi

    I use the latest versions of CoreTemp and SpeedFan to monitor my CPU temperatures, but the CoreTemp readings are always 10 degrees C above SpeedFan's.

    Which program is correct?

    I have a Q6600 2.4GHz with the stock cooler.

    EG- Core 0

    SpeedFan = 39 C
    CoreTemp = 49 C

    These are idle temps.

    Thanks
     
    TheManicGibbon, 28 Mar 2010
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  2. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    Using the stock cooler I'd be tempted to say CoreTemp is giving a more realistic temperature, although all internal temp sensors are just guesswork really.
     
    Krikkit, 28 Mar 2010
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  3. masterjonny

    masterjonny What's a Dremel?

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    Throw an extra spanner in the works and download real temp. See which two look similar, leaving you with the one which must be anomalous :)
     
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  4. TheManicGibbon

    TheManicGibbon I have no idea what's going on

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    I couldn't get RealTemp to install but Hardware Monitor from the same people that make CPU-Z confirms the readings of CoreTemp.

    Thanks for the help. :)
     
    TheManicGibbon, 28 Mar 2010
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