Noob question alert!

[Prorogue]

I just got an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 for my new computer, and given that it's summer right now and I've never dealt with quad cores, I'm pretty worried about overheating.

I remember reading somewhere that the optimal temperature for my processor is around 60 degrees Celsius, was I hallucinating or is this true? I ask because I installed Rainmeter with a core temp plugin and also Speedfan and both programs say that my core temp hovers around 45 - 56 C, depending on how hot the room is. Of course, it's gotten as hot as 98 F in my room, since we have no air conditioning. Should I start to worry?

A bit of info: I'm using air cooling, I have 5 motherboard-controlled fans and two going directly to the power source, and I have a ZeroTherm heatsink attached to my CPU. If you need anymore info, I'll be checking up on this periodically. Thanks in advance for the help!

[InspectahACE]

I don't think you will have to worry too much..you're heatsink should keep the temps a bit below 60 C even with the room temps..with the temps you posted.. you're fine really...if you got to around 75+ then I might crank that A/c up ..or put a room fan in front of the rig..but those temps you got right now are fine..darn good even with the room temps..I would love those temps..just wish i didnt strip one of the bolts to the back plate of my Zalman cooler

[martini161]

60c is definatly not optimal. thats really optimally the highest it should get. if it gets above 65 or so i would start to worry