Temps Flunctuate...Based on Usage?

[Kuberr]

I just installed Arctic Silver 5, but I noticed this ever since I got back from winter break. For some reason, my CPU temps are about 39-40C when I use the PC (browsing, etc). However, when I idle completely, and I turn my monitor off, the temperature of my CPU shoots up to 48C, which is dangerously high for idle IMO.

 

[Half Evil]

Thats not dangeriously high. Even though its an Amd, that is kinda i high, i guess. I mean my P.4, prescott core, idles at about 68C. Which is normal for it.

 

[Legion Kreinak]

How high can AMD Athlons go, safely?

 

[Jamxx]

I think the Athlon 64's can go to around 65 degrees Celsius. I don't know about the FX series though; I assume they're the same or close though.

 

[ownage]

you should try to keep A64's under 50*C under load. That is the best. P4's throttle to keep the temps low. But you dont want to have thermal throttling.

 

[Kuberr]

Yeah, but its weird, because its 48C when I turn my monitor on, but after like a minute it goes to 38C.