"Eric" <Eric@nomail.afraid.org> wrote in message news:I_2dndBmIo8f9V7VnZ2dnUVZ_hGdnZ2d@comcast.com...

If you are running seti@home on a quad-core under linux x86_64 can you
please post your cpu temps? (especially if you are running an optimized
seti app like AK_V8_linux64)
I trying to get a feel as to what normal cpu temps should be with 4
seti@home's running under BOINC (1 app per core)
Thanks
Eric

Running a Acer Aspire desktop with a Q6600 2.4 quad core. Seti increases temperature by a significant amount. Temps increased to about 80c for each core, with an overall cpu temp of about 75C. Installed three more highspeed fans which has reduced the temp down to the 50c mark.

The problem is clearly the desktop size as such is in a small case, and inadequate cooling in the stock machine. Even Flight simulator 10 and no other apps, the temperature increases dramatically.

Verdict: cpu stock cooling configurations are not enough. Big cases with lots of fans and big heatsinks would be better; indeed as already mentioned, water cooling would be likely the way to go.