[dangel]

Originally Posted by Clunk

Thats one of those questions that noone can answer. You need to think about room temp, cpu temp, is there going to be a GPU and a NB block in the loop, are the rad, pump and blocks up to the heatload etc.

I've also found that each different C2Dthat I have used, has had vastly differing temps at the same voltage. This is why I mentioned about using a couple of different software temp monitors (or more), and take an average. I prefer to keep under 50c, under load, or less if possible.

I meant more generally - as in "when does my computer's brain melt?". 50C is about my max comfort on 939/X2 right now, typical is about 35C at this time of year, rising to 43C max during the murderous summer (very hot upstairs room). It sounds like i'll see much the same on the new platform, that is until I add a super-hot graphics card perhaps.

My setup would be much as it is now - double rad (2x120mm), 10mm tubing, cpu->nb->graphics->rad->pump - which copes well with my current heat load.