Why Does CPU temp fluctuate so frequently

[jmadero]

Hi All,

I'm looking at conky and my cpu frequency is fluctuating really fast (in a relatively narrow range) but from second to second I can see a 2-3 degree change, is this even possible? It seems like the sensors aren't working right if they are showing changes that fast. Anyone else see the changes this much?

[TaZMAniac]

That quick of a temperature change in that short of time is virtually impossible.
I say virtually because there will be that one instance when it happens.
LOL!

I don't use Conky. I use an applet in awn called Hardware Sensors that monitors my temps and fan speeds.
I watched it for a minute. The temperature of the cpu fluctuated 1 degree every 10 or so seconds and was in sync with changes in the cpu fan speed.

I would monitor the cpu fan speed and see if the speed is fluctuating wildly.
It may be lagging then speeding up in a pulsating fashion that could cause your temperature variations.

Or it may be a corruption with the conky sensor and a full uninstall and reinstall may fix the problem.

[jmadero]

Definitely not an issue of removing and reinstalling, this has always been the case for me using conky. I'll try AWN because I find it to be too bulky compared to cairo-dock but I'll check it out and see if I'm seeing similar patterns