[malMethod]

i have a dual 2.7 g5 running tiger of course, i was curious as to what an acceptable average tempurate my machine should be running (idling) at. i downloaded a cpu temp. widget for dashboard, and it shows the average temp for my 2 cpus is 50.4 degrees C. this is while just surfing the web and ichatting..havent seen it under heavy use yet. any ideas?

[suvsr4terrorists]

Software based temp readings are wacky. Get a real physical probe if you want to know for sure. But 50 degrees is pretty cool. My dual 1.33ghz g4s run at about 57 degrees.

[malMethod]

ok cool i just wasnt sure what is reasonable/safe for a cpu temp.

[d.fine]

My Dual 2.0 runs at 56/48°C running Safari and Mail. Under heavy load they both settle at around 70-72°C, so the temps you mention seem normal to me.

I use Hardware Monitor to check the temps and everything else (there are about 30 sensor readings a G5 will give), but there is a freeware alternative called Temperature Monitor, I'm very pleased with these little apps.

[piet]

do not read the temp. giving of these apps. as true temp. the sensor is next yo the cpu and gives stagnant air temp !!
blow on it ( with a staw ) and see the temp going down !

[Todd Madson]

Remember too that your dual 2.7 is a liquid cooled machine and the duals, especially 2.5
and above generate what would seem to be extreme temperatures.

I have seen the backside of the memory controller hit 213 degrees fahrenheit on hot days.

But admittedly, that's very extreme (95+ degree day with no air conditioning and both CPUs
churning away at 100%).

[Al G]

Under heavy load (Folding@Home) my dual 2.0 maintains 66C. My dual 2.3 maintains 74C and the fans hardly spin.