CPU temperature too hot or normal?

[Greg12]

I have a pentium 4 CPU hyperthreading 3.40ghz.

the temperature sensor reports 182 degrees farenheight (83C). The computer runs really slow, so I think this is too high. Am I correct?

[studtrooper]

Way way WAY too hot. Should be around 55-60C max. Your heatsink is probably making incorrect contact with your CPU...

[Greg12]

I will contact dell then

Thank you

[normcar]

Don't run your computer until you fix this. Also ask Dell how to set your Bios so that your computer shuts down at a safe temp. I burned out 2 motherboards at about 150 F.

With the the XP-90 cooler (the best non liquid cooled cooler) my CPU temp tops out at 110 F under load. The cheap stock coolers are not good enough for running under load for extended times with applications such as gamming or video encoding. You will probably continue to have temp problems until you replace the CPU cooler.

[Greg12]

I have a laptop so I can't really install any cooling applications without voiding the warrenty.

However, I will use a cooling pad and a large fan when I do games and video.

[waheed]

I would definitely AVOID gaming and possibly video if your CPU overheats.

[Greg12]

LMAO that also SUCKS because Im going on a road trip and it's a rental car and I"m 19 so I can't drive

[redwudz]

If you have had that laptop for a while or use it in dusty conditions, you might try some 'canned air' and blow out the dust. Also make sure the fan is running. You shouldn't have to take anything apart to blow it out.

[thecoalman]

If you have had that laptop for a while or use it in dusty conditions, you might try some 'canned air' and blow out the dust. Also make sure the fan is running. You shouldn't have to take anything apart to blow it out.

My brother was having the same trouble with one of his laptops, I suggested the same thing to him and tha's what it was. If blowing it out from the outside doesn't help there should be a screen on the back that's easily removable to get to the heatsink to remove the dust. I'd consult Dell first though to make sure your not going to void your warranty by opening it up..