Case / CPU temp sensor, what's the best place for it?

[natebo]

Hi all, Just wondering where the best place for my cpu temp sensor would be? Just bought a cheesy window case for my linux machine and it has a little temp lead with a temp display in front on the case. Currently it is crammed in between the cooling fins on the cpu cooler. but it is only registering about 78 - F. I know that isn't correct just from looking in the bios. I appreciate any feedback!!!

[largosama]

I think it goes between the heatsink and the diode. Unless if it not very thin that is, then i don't know.

[natebo]

Diode? Where is that exactly? I was told not to put anything between the cpu and the heatsink.

[bailey]

that is correct, do not ever put anything between the cpu and the heat sink, to do so would disrupt the heat transfer from the cpu to the heatsink and could distroy the cpu.

the temp probe your useing can be placed on the heat sink but will not tell you what the core temp is.

most cpu'd I know of already have a sensor in the core that is read by the bios.

you can use software to read the temp, but as to a external device, they cannot read the core temp.

[afoctober2]

Diode? Where is that exactly? I was told not to put anything between the cpu and the heatsink.

Diode is under cpu when you remove the cpu you see the diode sticking up. The diode is basically a temp sensor. Thats how bios gets its cpu temperature from. If you temp led is small enough you should be able to put it underneath the cpu and the wire has to fit between the cpu pins.

Heres is pic of how it would look yours probaly differant

[natebo]

That's what I thought, basically its useless. Does anyone know of a linux utilility for temp moitors? Don't want to go to bios just see what the tem is. Just thought i'd try to OC my linux box, just for kicks.

[natebo]

That's what I was looking for, thatnk you so much. Looks like i'll have to pull the chip, oh well...That's exactly what I have, your the man, Thanx!!!

[bailey]

you only need to check the temp if you suspect something might not be right, when you first build the system, you check the temp to be sure everything is ok, after that, there no reason to need to check it anymore, about every 6 months or so do a cleanning job on the system for dust and anything else you might think of, and you will never have to worry about the temp again.

[natebo]

Man, that wasn't the case with my 1700, when you start OC'ing them, they get a little pissed at you and you have to back off a little bit. I had know idea that i'd have to reinstall because of the massive loss of data.

So, therefore, I always make sure they don't get hot and puke on me. Plus, I knew the jokers at the computer stor had no idea on where to put it.

[afoctober2]

Go to this site http://sourceforge.net/search/. I typed in temperature and a whole list came up.

[Ogredemir]

my case from xpcases.com (blue X-superalien) came with a cpu heat sensor and HDD heat sensor but not with directions on what to do with them -_- i havent done anything with them yet so they are just sitting there but i would like to know of a place to put them that would give me a decent idea of the temps they are running. because i can see my temp of cpu in my BIOS but thats when the damn thing is idle. i wanna know my temps when its running at 50 and 100 percent cpu usage. thanks to anyone that can help

[natebo]

Originally posted by afoctober2 Diode is under cpu when you remove the cpu you see the diode sticking up. The diode is basically a temp sensor. Thats how bios gets its cpu temperature from. If you temp led is small enough you should be able to put it underneath the cpu and the wire has to fit between the cpu pins. Heres is pic of how it would look yours probaly differant

The link to show you where to put it is in this link.

[natebo]

oooppps, it didn't get there

[natebo]

Here it is, this will show you a pic of how to install the cpu temp.

http://forum.pcmech.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=547804

[largosama]

heh... thats what meant... my bad..

[Alfie]

Remove the heatsink from the cpu,if you notice the temp probe is flat,place the edge of the probe next to the slug on the cpu(raised part that the heatsink makes contact with).
Tape it into place,the best tape to use is the tape you find in auto supply shops that's used to mend tears in car seats.
Make sure it's flush against the slug and not between the heatsink and slug.
This placement will give you a temp within 8 degrees of actual inner temp of cpu.

[vanvock]

I use a small piece of paper tape to stick mine to the base of the h/s, not blocking any fins & center. It reads consistantly 4c less than the BIOS reported cpu temp, so whatever it reads I just add 4 & I'm close enough.

[natebo]

After installing my temp sensor under the cpu, like the pic showed, it reads dead on. Same as Bios. It's worth the trouble, You know what it is at all times, plus no adding or subtracting...