11.01.2010, 19:52
Use HWMonitor.exe (google it, from CPUID) to monitor temps so we're on the same page. 40-45c idle is a bit too hot if you're talking about overall temps (CPUTIN, or "CPU" as listed in hwmonitor, I believe) rather than the average of individual coretemps. If the numbered cores (1-4) list temps around 40c at idle this is ok. Make sure none of the coretemps exceed 75c average for any length of time (and overall cpu should not exceed 60). These are typically "safe" temps, though warm, and what I use to overclock builds involving the Q6600.
For reference mine is @ 3.2ghz and tops out @ 50-54c overall and 65-70 on the individual cores. This is warm, to be sure, but I've had it this way for over 2 years now and it doesn't seem to mind. My vcore is 1.34.
A few tricks to help with theblackdeath and overall il2 fps -- water=0 and trees=0 hurts visual quality very little in most situations but helps immensely with overall fps. Consult my guide for more tweaks.
For reference mine is @ 3.2ghz and tops out @ 50-54c overall and 65-70 on the individual cores. This is warm, to be sure, but I've had it this way for over 2 years now and it doesn't seem to mind. My vcore is 1.34.
A few tricks to help with theblackdeath and overall il2 fps -- water=0 and trees=0 hurts visual quality very little in most situations but helps immensely with overall fps. Consult my guide for more tweaks.