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    Best Positioning for System Temp Probe

    Hi guys,

    I've just recently finished my build and I have an Aerocool Modern V installed. This has 4 themometers for placing around the case and gives temp readouts on the screen. These 4 are for CPU, HDD, GPU and System.

    Now they all seem to to be pretty accurate cross referencing the info from the Motherboard, except from the System reading. This is consistently out by approx 10 degrees C. Does anyone know the best position for the sensor? I currently have it on the side of the HDD cage near the top. Where does the Motherboard sense the system temp from?

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    Re: Best Positioning for System Temp Probe

    stick it over the main fan out so your getting a reading of whats about to leave the case.

    who knows where the onboard sensor is but thats not to be used as accurate as its going to get heat from all sorts of places.

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    Re: Best Positioning for System Temp Probe

    Thanks mate. Will just move it just now.

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    Re: Best Positioning for System Temp Probe

    Just moved it and TBH is not showing much difference from where it was before. I take it I'll get a more accurate reading from the sensor as opposed to the board sensor? As GoNzo says it could be picking up heat from itself.

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    Re: Best Positioning for System Temp Probe

    the thing is the entire board gets warm after a while so you cant rely on the onboard

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