Is CPU speed too hot?

[spartanslayer]

I have an IBM R31 Laptop. Right now I am just typing, so there is no strain on the processor. It feels relatively cool right now. I downloaded Everest Ultimate Edition trial, and it says my CPU temp is 79C. Is that way too hot for a laptop. It doesn't feel nearly as hot as it can get. Please Help. Thanks.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

CPU speed is 79C? Not sure what that means, but if it is ur CPU's temperature, thats pretty damn hot!

 

[DonNagual]

Get a second opinion via some other software, or take a look at the temp reporting in your bios.

What is your CPU? That sounds pretty toasty.

 

[spartanslayer]

What software should I use? I have an IBM laptop with a Pentium 3 733MHz processor. I looked again, and it said the same thing, but felt much hotter. I wonder if the temp gauge is dead.

 

[DonNagual]

Max temps are:

Pentium III Slot 1 500-866Mhz 80°C
Pentium III Slot and socket 933Mhz 75°C
Pentium III Slot 1 1Ghz 60-70°C depending on model
Pentium III Slot 1 1.13Ghz 62°C

Source: http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Articles/CPU/CPU Temperatures.shtml

You can try speedfan: https://www.techspot.com/downloads/547-speedfan.html and also go into your bios and see what it is reporting as well.

 

[Kev_Boy]

Are you sure the temperature reading is in Celcius and not Farenheit?
Those notebook CPU (and others aswell ofcourse) can become surprisingly cool if idle.

 

[spartanslayer]

I'm sure the temp reading is in Celcius, it's a pentium 3 mobile 733MHz, the temp hasn't changed for the last couple days so the temp gauge might be broken, and the IBM bios doesn't have a cpu temp place. Thanks for your help.

 

[dady393]

Temp above 50 degrees celsius is not good!

every one of my 12 computers that I have bought through a 15 year period has never exceded 45 degrees temp. Currently my pc is running smooth at 35 degrees. (I then recommend this!)
I have 1 cooler for my harddisk + 1 for the kabinet + 1 cooler for the cpu which supports up to a 3,2 ghz even though I only have 1,7 ghz. So for me this actually is the perfect setting.

Now if I could only turn of the noise?