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What's TJ Max?

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by winterwolf1223, Apr 25, 2011.

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  1. winterwolf1223 Newcomer, in training Posts: 71

    Hey Guys,

    On Core Temp in the Overheat protection option there is something called TJmax. Now dont tell me its a clothing store cuz I will shoot myself if someone tells me that again. What does TJ Max stand for? Is it the Max Temp that the computer will reach and then do a shut down to protect the CPU? Or is it some feature that Core Temp has to protect your CPU? What happens when my computer reaches TJ Max?

    Thx Guys!!!
    winterwolf1223, Apr 25, 2011
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  2. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    Temperature junction max.
    hellokitty[hk], Apr 25, 2011
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  3. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,246   +16

    Maximum junction temperature, referring to the temp of the actual semiconductor chip. Usually hotter than exterior temps such as near the surface where the HSF is mounted. It provides an upper bound for CPU temps.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Apr 25, 2011
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  4. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby Posts: 4,180   +23

    If you're close to tjmax, you should tj-reseat your cpu heat sink with fresh thermal compound.
    LinkedKube, Apr 25, 2011
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  5. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,802   +287

    A department store! A Clothing store only? Oh wait, this was a trick question wasn't it? Do I get a third guess?
    captaincranky, Apr 26, 2011
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  6. winterwolf1223 Newcomer, in training Posts: 71

    NO!!!! *shoots myself*
    winterwolf1223, Apr 27, 2011
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