[Mechrock]

Okay so I'm encoding a video with my cpu stated below.

It reaches upper 70s at one point got to 81.

Would this hurt the cpu considering it only last <30 minutes. Also when I play games it goes to low 70s. Should I worry? Other wise always less then 60 and around 40 when idling.

 

[Zcypot]

my cpu Q9400 reached 70c once i took off the OC.... thats how scared i was never figured out what was the MAXIMUM safe temp a lot of the answers varied some said not about 70c

 

[CravinR1]

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?spec=SLGT6

I'd try to keep it under 71