Does Processor temperature affect performance?

DavidNW · 15-06-2006, 10:30 PM

I installed a new heatsink & fan today -only stock, but good enough for my needs. It has a higher fan RPM and seems to work very well. My full load temp has now dropped from around 55 to 44 C - so a good improvement!

Whether it's my imagination or not, the PC seems far more responsive - particularly when I’m multi-tasking. Basically, do lower processor temperatures generally result in better PC performance?

Cheers,

Dave.

Big B · 15-06-2006, 10:00 PM

If they're not excessively high, no. If they get to a certain point, then the CPU will throttle back down on the clock speed.

Over time, excessive heat build up can lead to a premature end to a CPU. In the short term, if a CPU gets too hot, you can start getting errors, which is a much bigger concern.

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DavidNW Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 57 Male Posts: 582 Times Helpful: 20 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	Does Processor temperature affect performance? I installed a new heatsink & fan today -only stock, but good enough for my needs. It has a higher fan RPM and seems to work very well. My full load temp has now dropped from around 55 to 44 C - so a good improvement! Whether it's my imagination or not, the PC seems far more responsive - particularly when I’m multi-tasking. Basically, do lower processor temperatures generally result in better PC performance? Cheers, Dave.

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