unaccurate mobo temp sensors?

[lancec2c30]

Over at XS I have read that just about all the temp sensors in motherboards are way off. Id this true? It is in one of maxx's w/c guides. He claimes that you should never trust the onbaord sensor.

 

[turtile]

Sometimes they are inaccurate but most of the time they are good.

Its true that you can't fully trust but you'll most likely notice if its off.

 

[Nitestick]

yes, they generally are inaccurate but they are fairly precise. in other words they do report temperatures well however the actual reading is incorrect. you can use the sensors as a guideline though.

 

[M733mhz]

I find it kind of odd that this problem hasn't been really addressed. Especially considering heat can be one of the most important factors in your PC.