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Ferra · 04-24-2016, 02:47 PM

I have a phenom x4 965 cpu which has Cool&Quiet that basically lower the clock speed down to 800mhz when cpu is not in use.

When disabled, my CPU temps basically range from 40-45'c (3.4Ghz idle to gaming load)
Pretty sure that temperature is perfectly safe.

With C&Q enabled, my temp now fluctuate between 29'c - 48'c. (800mhz->2200mhz>3400mhz

So average temperature is definitely much lower. And I don't see any performance loss.

But I was wondering if it is actually better for the CPU to have a stable temperature than for it to constantly fluctuate almost 20'c even tho the average temp is lower.

04-24-2016, 02:47 PM	#1
Ferra I don't like cheese but I love milk! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van Posts: 1,980 Thanked 895 Times in 243 Posts Failed 105 Times in 49 Posts	CPU temperature fluctuation? (CoolnQuiet) I have a phenom x4 965 cpu which has Cool&Quiet that basically lower the clock speed down to 800mhz when cpu is not in use. When disabled, my CPU temps basically range from 40-45'c (3.4Ghz idle to gaming load) Pretty sure that temperature is perfectly safe. With C&Q enabled, my temp now fluctuate between 29'c - 48'c. (800mhz->2200mhz>3400mhz So average temperature is definitely much lower. And I don't see any performance loss. But I was wondering if it is actually better for the CPU to have a stable temperature than for it to constantly fluctuate almost 20'c even tho the average temp is lower.