Thread: CPU Temps
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Old 08-23-2004, 11:49 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by FLG
Lower temps will equal a higher life span for your proc. Also unless your getting readings right from the core, the temp is off by about 5-10c. So a 70c reading from the temp sensor under the proc is more like 75-80c in the core.

And its not just the proc you should worry about but as tin pointed out the board can get damaged with high temps.
Exactly what I was about to say - it will last under certain temperature, however, it's the life of the Processor you're supposed to worry about. You're stealing words from my mouth .

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