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Originally Posted by Killswitch  I dunno dude, but this seems pretty clear to me.
Having a CPU run at 80C is pretty important if you're at all concerned about keeping components at reasonable temps and prolonging the life of your rig. |
No, it's not. An Intel CPU running at 80C will survive far longer than its useful lifespan. Semiconductor devices are far less sensitive to heat than people believe. There's a reason Tjmax is 100C (and the thermal shutdown point is a good amount higher than that).