Thread: Operating temp of phenom 550

If CPU temp in bios reads 46C, core temp reads 32C and maximum specified operating temp of processor is 70C, then which is the one that shouldn't go to 70C? Bios CPU reading, or core temp? Because if I unlock my cores, I won't be able to read the core temps any more. Many thanks.

From my humble surfing, it seems that Core Temp is the one that matters. I haven't had the unfortunate experience of burning out any CPUs, so I can't say for sure, but the gurus always seem to point to the core temp being the one to go by.