Bad temperature sensor?

[truckyme]

So i just got done with my new build and after installing everything i notice that the temperature reading on my CPU is 213 degrees C! now considering that my computer is cold (just got back from work) I was thinking if there is anyway to configure the sensor so i get some kind of realistic value or is my temp sensor shot? It is running cool from what i can tell. It isn't shutting down. all my fans are going. I double checked that the heat sink was firmly seated to the CPU.

ASUS P5W DH deluxe Mobo
intel core 2 duo E6600
sapphire x1950pro 512MB ddr3
2 GB g.skill ddr28raidmax smilodon case
x.cilo 500W goodpower PSU

[JXY]

how are you checking your cpu temp?

are you using everest?

[truckyme]

I'm using the utility that came with my asus motherboard

[patio]

Try Everest
And SpeedFan.

Obviously that's an incorrect reading otherwise you would have had the China Syndrome on your hands...