i7 2600K high temps

Anthrax27

Anthrax27

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Hey guys ,

My processor is running a bit hot . I have the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Cooler and i used the NT-H1 Thermal paste i got with the cooler . It idles at under 40 for all cores but when at load when using prime95 or playing BFBC2 it reaches around 65 degrees for all cores. I havent overclocked it . It just goes to 3.8 ghz on turbo and thats it . What could be the problem ? Should i try a different thermal paste ? if so , which one?
 
I have my i7 2600k at 4.0GHz and I'm using the CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler. The max temperatures I get with Hyperthreading on ranges from 63 - 65 degrees. With Hyperthreading off I can use slightly less voltage and I don't go over 56 C with prime95. If you have HT off then I'd say the temps are higher than they should be, but if you have it on the temperatures are similar to mine with the only difference being that my CPU is overclocked 200MHz more than yours.

You have a better cooler than the one I'm using so the most likely problem would be the amount of thermal compound you have used or uneven placement of the heatsink. Of all the temperature problems I have read about, these two seem to be the most prominent.

Also what is the voltage reading on CPU-Z. I have my i7 2600k at 1.18v at 4.0GHz. I can overclock it further but I'm happy with the speed/temperatures.
 
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Turn on AC.
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lol its usually around 29-31 degrees here daytime and with the October heat nearing it will increase. But having such a good cooler and also a NZXT Tempest Evo with six fans ( three intake and three out ) ..isnt that a bit high? Also tell me overall what is the best technique to apply the thermal paste ?

A Dot in the center or spreading it evenly on the surface of the processor ?
 
I used the dot in the middle technique. The pressure from the heatsink will ensure an even spread. My CPU temps seem fine to me and so I can't fault this technique. Other people may prefer other ways, but everyone will tell you the less you use the better
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. I used Artic Silver 5 on my machine. It is the only one I have used so far and so it is the only one I can recommend.

The room I have my computer in is fairly small so it gets extremely hot (upto 30 - 32 C Ambient with the room door closed and no option of opening the room window) when benchmarking. The Artic Cooling MX 4 and IC Diamond 7-Carat are highly regarded, so you could try one of those
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Anthrax27 said:
A Dot in the center or spreading it evenly on the surface of the processor ?
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The sandy bridge die is rectangular. ArcticSilver recommends a thin vertical "worm". You can go to ArcticSilver's website and look at what they recommend for each cpu. That's what I did when installing a Noctua (with the Noctua compound) on a 2600k.

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Thanks guys
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Ordered Arctic Cooling MX-4 from the UK . Will use it once i recieve and hopefully will get better temps and a decent OC headroom.

Good day
 
Good luck and can I ask what technique you are going to go for (when applying the thermal paste)? I'm assuming the thin line in the middle.
 
yassarikhan786 said:
Good luck and can I ask what technique you are going to go for (when applying the thermal paste)? I'm assuming the thin line in the middle.
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Thanks mate
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And yupp i'll go with the thin line technique as GuyIncognito suggested and its also mentioned in the arctic website
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so hope it helps
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i run my i7 2600k with 5 ghz @ 1,5 volts since january 2011 with about over 95°C on load and now with the new liquid cooler since july 2011 with 80°C on load and the pc is never crashing or anything else.

this cpus are really tough and rock solid.

and my pc is running 24/7 btw.
 
internex said:
i run my i7 2600k with 5 ghz @ 1,5 volts since january 2011 with about over 95°C on load and now with the new liquid cooler since july 2011 with 80°C on load and the pc is never crashing or anything else.

this cpus are really tough and rock solid.

and my pc is running 24/7 btw.
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Dude, 80 C is still considered too high by many and running it a 1.5V is well above the recommended maximum. Your room must be steaming!!
 
internex said:
well i run it at 1,5 volts since january
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The more volts you push through your CPU the faster it will deteriorate and eventually break. If they were meant to run safely at 1.5v that is what they would run on as default.

It doesn't matter that it has been running like that for 6 months the fact is it most likely wont be running like that in another six months and could die at any moment. It's your CPU, do with it what you want but don't say we didn't warn you
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ruthless said:
its only october
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some chips can last 10 years, run them like that 24/7 i doubt it will last for more than 18 months
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maybe but intel says its ok up to 1,52 volts and anyways i will bye the new cpu generation 2012.

i just bye every year the new stuff
 
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