High Temps?

[Judderman]

Hi folks

I have a small problem that I was wondering if you guys mite be able to help me with. I recently built the below PC as per my sig but was wondering if the cpu cooler I am using is working correctly.

I currently am running at 3.8ghz (19x200) with the cpu at 1.5v but the temps I am getting with the Xigamatech HDT S1283 are not much different than I was getting with the stock amd cooler (idle:51c/load:68c).

My question is this, would I be better off replacing the stock Xigamatech fan that came with the cooler, and if so what fans would ppl suggest for performance/noise?

The case im using should have plenty of airflow as I spent a week doing the cable management properly and I am also in the UK so ambient temps shouldnt be a problem.

Also I have found conflicting articles on how you should apply thermal paste, as this could also make a difference to the temps.

Many thanks for your time

 

[iceie]

do you hear the noise that the fan?

If yes, Buy a aftermarket cooler like zalman make a lot really good cpu cooler or other brand. The thermal paste compound varies from one product to another one so make sure you do your research before making choice on which one same with the cooler

 

[I Hunta x]

As to the how to apply the thermal paste ive found it depends, my 775 chips are best with me spreading it on into a thin layer with a credit card or similar, yet my am2 chips need a fairly large blob in the middle of the chip about 1- 1 1/2 grains of rice sometimes 2 and let the cooler spread it,

These temps are idle using a Zerotherm NV120 nirvana cooler and AS5 or some MX2

AM2 (6000+)

spread: 50-med/thick 70+-thin (larger gap between cpu and cooler )

large rice dot: 30

775 (Q6600)

spread: 30-35

rice blob: 40-50

 

[Nismo]

I agree with i-hunta maybe try re-applying the paste and resitting the cooler as you should see a significant difference from the standard cooler. I have recently taken both my Tuniq Tower & a Zalman CNPS9700-LED off my chip and the temps with the standard Intel cooler are at leaset 10-15c higher at idle and even more so under load.

Standard coolers are perfect for HTPC's or if your not planning on overclocking but once overclocking you should see a significant difference with a decent aftermarket cooler.

 

[Judderman]

Thanks Guys

Many thanks Guys,

I think I will take your advice and tomorrow I will apply the as5 as a blob the size of 1.5 grains of rice and let the heatsink spread it.

I will also make sure the hsf is seated properly.

The cooler I have I did read lots of reviews on and it is ranked as one of the top 5 after market coolers. So I was expecting a decrease in temps by about 10c.

I will try and post back the reults over the weekend as it might be a good indicator as the best way to apply tim for a phenom ii.

Kind regards

 

[keenan]

I've read that it helps if you "pack" the paste in between the spaces around the base heatpipes...