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Old July 31, 2009, 05:44 PM
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Hi, im wondering what is bether, lower cpu temp or lower core temp?

why? it's easy, i have 2 heatsink, bolt running with noctuap12 in push/pull, the u12p se 1366 give me higher cpu temp but less on core temp than my new cooler master 212+

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Old July 31, 2009, 08:01 PM
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Definitely core temp.
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Depends on your CPU. But generally, lower Core Temp.
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