On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:39:57 -0500, Orange Barrel wrote:

The system temperature on my computer is always higher than the CPU
temperature. For example, the current CPU temp is 41.1C, while the system
temp is 47C. The relative difference remains constant even under load.

From a thermodynamic standpoint, is that even possible?

No, that would be in conflict with one of natures most basic laws: the
second law of thermodynamics. Heat always passes from a warmer body to a
colder body.

If your readings were correct, the surrounding air would actually heat up
the CPU in stead of cooling it down, so you would be better off without a
CPU cooler, which would only serve to speed up that process. Don't try to
remove the cooler, though! :-)

Something's wrong with your readings.
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Best regards,
Henrik Dissing

(e-mail: hendis AT post DOT tele DOT dk)