[mythtv-users] OT: CPU temperatures

[David Whyte]

Guys,

When I boot up my machine I can see all of the temps during the POST
etc, but how do I get to view them when I am running FC2?  Is there a
decent program for that?

Dave - Linux Newb


On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 05:01:55 -0500, William <wmunson at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> > Slightly OT...
> > In the quest for a quiet myth box, what temperature should
> > one hope to stay under for an athlon-xp (barton) 2500+?
> >
> > I am using one of the older 'fan' style Zalmans coolers in
> > quiet mode (ie. fanmate turned right down). I've had the poor
> > thing flatout encoding mp3s for the last 30 hours or so. CPU
> > core temp sits at ~65 degrees
> 
> That temp is pretty much the top end of the safe zone. You should not have
> problems but you may experience a shortened life if you power cycle often.
> You may want to turn down the clock speed on the micro a notch or two just
> to be safe. My preference is to keep the micro under 60C.
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