Some background.
I'm having problems with my computer suddenly shutting down and then refusing to start unless I wait awhile. So I'm assuming it's a temperature problem.
I installed SpedFan and it showed System 48C and CPU 50C it shut down again shortly after. I have since the removed the side of my computer for better airflow.
I have an Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz with a stock fan
I'd like to know the ranges it should feel comfortable in.
Celsius please.
(And please do include some references/links)
EDIT:
Thanks for all the answers. As the cpu-temp wasn't the problem I started poking about a bit more inside my computer and touched something very hot. My new suspect (as someone noted) is the PSU is to blame. I cant feel any exhaust in the back of it (it has a 120mm fan) and i put a thermometer on it for a few minutes and it was 54C on the outside.
EDIT2: Conclusion
As the computer was still under warranty I took it back to the shop for service and they gave me a new PSU.
Answer
The max case temperature is 72.4C. The processor itself will likely be hotter than that. (source: http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLB9L#).
If your software is reporting a core temp of 50C you should be fine.
If you have added additional hard drives, a beefier video card or more power thirsty RAM, it may be that your power supply is too small (too low wattage). Other potential causes are bad sticks of RAM.
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