core temp for a quad core q9650 cpu-what is safe?

[idata]

Hello

I am a little concerned about the tempature on my intel quad core q9650 cpu.

I ran the program real temp and got these temps for the cores.

core 1 50c

core 2 43 c

core 3 39 c

core 4 40 c

are the safe or should I be concerned?

also could someone recommend a good cpu cooler which would be

better than the stock which came with the cpu.

thanks for any replys

[MWong22]

as long as the temperature dun go beyond 80'c you are safe..

dun worry much..

The thermal management will handle the temperature control

[idata]

Hi I agree with spirit, your temps are fine untill they go over 80 even 90!

The only thing i woould say is taht there seems to be a bit too mouch difference between your cores, you might want to see if one side of the CPU has too much or too little thremal paste compared to teh other.

"

also could someone recommend a good cpu cooler which would be

better than the stock which came with the cpu." There are lots out there that you could go for, the best thing you can do is research on the web look at bechmarks and reviews, then find one thta you like and that will fit your case

[idata]

I have read good reviews on this cpu cooler.

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme

I have a asus p5b premium vista motherboard but am

not sure if this would fit. I have a full tower case.

Does anyone have this cooler mounted on a motherboard

like I have.

thanks