Quote Originally Posted by Slovnaft View Post
well then IDK about your watercooling.
at 1.3v at 3.9ghz (on a q9450 which would probably yield 4+ on a comparably binned qx) i get absolute maxes in the low 80s on air for linpack, which, for an hour long stress test, isn't too bad imo, seeing as it barely pokes into the 50s for normal use.
Intel .pdfs clearly state that most quadcores should not go higher than 70°C, preferably below 65°C, not higher. Over 80°C is clearly out of spec...