[wellylug] OT: CPU Temperature

[Joel Wiramu Pauling]

> 
> I note that the BIOS suggests shutdown at 75 degree C so assume that
> running at 65 is OK, but just want to check with anyone else who might
> have a similar CPU what it is ruuning at.


emerge lm_sensors;
sensors-detect;
rc-update add lm_sensors default


This installs and configures lm_sensors, which will give you more info
about your sys than the ACPI bios stuff.

65 In my experience is a little hot, but not out of range. My proc runs
at around 47C topping out at ~60C. But that is with big heatsink.

Shutoff of around 90C is normal for 939 socket chips, i'm gussing the
7xx chips probably run a bit hoter and therefore have a lower
cooling/shutoff point. In anycase unless you are having issues I think
it's probably fine.