Good CPU working Temperature ?

[Pancito]

I have a cheap case with no case fans, i have a ASUS P4PE MoBo and a P IV 2.26 Ghz CPU. I bought a Vulcan 7+ CPU Heatsink+Fan with a manual speed switch.

At low is 3000 RPM's
Mid is around 4600 RPM's
and High is 6000 RPM's

I notice when im done with BF1942 my CPU temp at LOW Speed Settings is around 45-50C, and noise is not a problem, and on High settings the temperature is around 40C but noise is extremely loud.

What is a good working temperature, can i leave it at low settings and be ok. How Hot do you run your CPU?

[Slaughter]

I always run at mid 50's of course I also have an AMD.

[[AK]Gunny Highway]

I have the p4pe with a 2.56 ghz proc and I think you should be fine but here is some info from intel, you can make your own call.

Intel® 80312 I/O Companion Chip
Electrical Specifications
4.0 Electrical Specifications
4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Maximum Rating NOTICE: This data sheet contains
information on products in the
design phase of development. Do
not finalize a design with this
information. Revised information
is published when the product
becomes available. The specifications
are subject to change without
notice. Contact your local Intel
representative before finalizing a
design.
Storage Temperature –55° C to + 125° C
Case Temperature Under Bias 0° C to + 90° C
Supply Voltage wrt. VSS –0.5 V to + 4.6 V
Supply Voltage wrt. VSS on VCC5 –0.5 V to + 6.5 V
Voltage on Any Ball wrt. VSS –0.5 V to VCC + 0.5 V
Warning: Stressing the device beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause
permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operation beyond the
“Operating Conditions” is not recommended and extended exposure beyond the
“Operating Conditions” may affect device reliability.