Should I be concerned with this temperature?

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Hello!
I recently posted about my computer sounding like a 747, even though I got
the "good" fans.
I have an Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 @ 1,86 GHz with 1 GB Ram inside a
ThermalTake Case.
I have solved the sound issue by stuffing the whole thing in a closet. Great
Solution!
I am now a little bit concerned about the temperature, however..
I'm using SpeedFan 4.28 to monitor the temperatures.
With the Closet door open, I get these readings:
CPU:43C/109F
LOCAL:41/106F
REMOTE:46/115F
HD0:39/102F

With the Closet door closed for a few minutes, I get these readings:
CPU:49C/120F
LOCAL:45/113F
REMOTE:51/124F
HD0:41/106F

That's approximately a 6C/11F difference between Closet Door open and
closed. Should I be concerned about that? Or are those temperatures ok?
By the way, room temperature here is approximately 19C/66F Year Round.
Thanx and best regards,
Albert C.
 
Albert said:
Hello!
I recently posted about my computer sounding like a 747, even though I got
the "good" fans.
I have an Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 @ 1,86 GHz with 1 GB Ram inside a
ThermalTake Case.
I have solved the sound issue by stuffing the whole thing in a closet.
Great Solution!
I am now a little bit concerned about the temperature, however..
I'm using SpeedFan 4.28 to monitor the temperatures.
With the Closet door open, I get these readings:
CPU:43C/109F
LOCAL:41/106F
REMOTE:46/115F
HD0:39/102F

With the Closet door closed for a few minutes, I get these readings:
CPU:49C/120F
LOCAL:45/113F
REMOTE:51/124F
HD0:41/106F

That's approximately a 6C/11F difference between Closet Door open and
closed. Should I be concerned about that? Or are those temperatures ok?
By the way, room temperature here is approximately 19C/66F Year Round.
Thanx and best regards,
Albert C.
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Of course you should be concerned about that. Stuffing the machine in a
closet was A Bad Thing. To get the correct temperature parameters, go to
Intel's site and look up the specs for your processor.

Malke
 
And as per your original post;
There are plenty of fan/cooler manufacturers who supply guaranteed quality,
quiet, components, obviously your 'good' fans/coolers are not these.
Stuffing the unit in the closet is asking for trouble.
 
Albert said:
Hello!
I recently posted about my computer sounding like a 747, even though I got
the "good" fans.
I have an Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 @ 1,86 GHz with 1 GB Ram inside a
ThermalTake Case.
I have solved the sound issue by stuffing the whole thing in a closet.
Great
Solution!
I am now a little bit concerned about the temperature, however..
I'm using SpeedFan 4.28 to monitor the temperatures.
With the Closet door open, I get these readings:
CPU:43C/109F
LOCAL:41/106F
REMOTE:46/115F
HD0:39/102F

With the Closet door closed for a few minutes, I get these readings:
CPU:49C/120F
LOCAL:45/113F
REMOTE:51/124F
HD0:41/106F

That's approximately a 6C/11F difference between Closet Door open and
closed. Should I be concerned about that? Or are those temperatures ok?
By the way, room temperature here is approximately 19C/66F Year Round.
Thanx and best regards,
Albert C.
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Your computer should not be stuffed in a closet. They need ventilation for
proper cooling.
Your sound problem is likely caused by your fans. If the fans are old, they
may be worn down which could cause a buzzing sound as they spin. If the
fans are new, the wires that power them may not be secured. Try adjusting
the wires.

Keeping it clean inside is also a good idea. You can blow dirt out with a
can of air or carefully suck some dirt out with a vacuum or just wipe it out
with a dry paper towel.
 
Malke said:
Of course you should be concerned about that. Stuffing the machine in a
closet was A Bad Thing. To get the correct temperature parameters, go to
Intel's site and look up the specs for your processor.

Malke
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On the other hand...

A CPU running at 49C is a fairly cool-running processor. Ordinarily a temp
of that variety is nothing to be concerned about. And the other temps you
listed seem fine as well. Obviously the cooler PC components run at the
better for the system. But even with your closet door shut these temps seem
well within specs. We're assuming in all this that you're not experiencing
any problems that you think might be related to hotter-than-normal
temperatures of this or that component.
Anna
 
Anna said:
On the other hand...

A CPU running at 49C is a fairly cool-running processor. Ordinarily a temp
of that variety is nothing to be concerned about. And the other temps you
listed seem fine as well. Obviously the cooler PC components run at the
better for the system. But even with your closet door shut these temps seem
well within specs. We're assuming in all this that you're not experiencing
any problems that you think might be related to hotter-than-normal
temperatures of this or that component.
Anna
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Thats after a few minutes. The question that should be asked is what is
the temperature going to level off at after the closed closet heats up.
Normally there is no air exchange or ventilation in a closet except the
door. If it is closed, then ambient temperature will continue to rise
until heat rejection thru the walls and ceiling equal that added by the
PC. I presume the PC is on the floor and that is the last location to
see the increase in tempeature, as there will be minimal circulation in
the closet.
 
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