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is my e8400 overheating

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‎10-19-2009 05:07 PM
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i have recently built my first pc, in the bios it says that my e8400 temp is 42.5/C is this an acceptable temp or is it overheating. I have yet to install the os and drivers but want to be sure that everything is ok first, as I have said i'm new to all this so any info is gratefully received cheers

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‎10-19-2009 08:40 PM
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That is normal. The real question is what it does on 100% load (ala, maxing out the processor). You can use a utility like wPrime to do that.

The stock cooler is usually fine, but you may want to pick a 3rd party cooler if you intend to overclock.

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‎10-20-2009 06:05 AM
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thanks Evaders99 youve put my mind at rest, ill check out wPrime as well cheers

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