# CPU Temperature

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cpu-temperature/295850
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Created:** [September 5, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cpu-temperature/295850 "2009-09-05T19:34:51Z")
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### Author: ![Amzipotatosheep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58f4c7/32.png) [@Amzipotatosheep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Amzipotatosheep)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cpu-temperature/295850/1 "2009-09-05T19:34:51Z")

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Hey, I have 2 questions. These both have probably been asked before, but I didn’t find them anywhere in the search so:

1. What is the ideal temperature for a CPU? I just installed an AMD quad core and it’s been running between 40C and 47C (including when I play games). Is that too high?

2. Are there any programs that monitor CPU temperature? As of now I have to get out of my chair and look at the LED on the mobo below my desk to check the temp.

Thanks in advance for any help.