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What is a normal temperature reading? The temperature of your CPU depends upon its speed in MHz, the core voltage, your CPU fan, the movement of air through your case and the ambient air temperature. However, a typical CPU temperature (not overclocked) as measured by the thermister is around 40-50 degrees Celcius. The case temperature should be approximately 5-10 degrees above room temperature (or less). Don't fret if your figures are slightly higher than these, but you should begin to think about improved cooling if your CPU temperature is 50 degrees C or higher. The maximum temperature for the Thunderbird is 90 degrees C according to AMD - but your processor is very unlikely to be stable at temperatures near this! Processor life is directly related to temperature.
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