Recommended Running temps

[JAFFA]

Afternoon all,

Just a little question if I may;

I've never seen any recommended running temps for the Mach II GT's, as a rule for 24/7 use I try to run at -2C Core temperature or there abouts. Logically I assume that running at sub-zero at all times makes for less chance of condensation. When running like this I never see Evap temps warmer than -55c at full load after extended use and -66c is normal for my unloaded temps. Thus far I've not had any issues at all and wonder if this tally's with your results?

The other question I have is this, for the occasional 'short' benching session how far can I push the temps for both core and evap? The reason I ask is because I have seen that some people with Phase change sometimes let their chips reach as high as 12c approximately and that seems a bit dodgy to me... what is your take on this?

Cheers,

JAFFA/Maff

 

[maverik-sg1]

Jaffa mate,

I too have seen people run under load at +13 degrees (dazboots with duallie) but I dont like to see my CPU go any higher than -2 under load (for benching) and I am not really happy at that. Thats my FX55 temps at 272*13 when I bench.

24/7 I like BIOS temps on my DFI to tell me it's idling at -16 degrees Celsius (speedfan tells me its -22 in windows) that with FX55 set at 250*13 or 270*12.

The dual core is different, I think I hit the CPU ceiling on my unit, as I can run max overclock 261*12 24/7 and temps are same as that of the fx55 at 'normal'overclock - could be the FX needs to go topless to go faster and probably would too as it is a week 13 unit.

You can use the mach at stock CPU speeds 24/7, but is probs happier with 250FSB being used on max multiplier just to give it 'some' work to do.

Hope this helps

Mav

 

[JAFFA]

Cheers for the reply Mav,

Seems we're trying to keep to the same temps which is very re-assuring.

I can see what you mean about running a naked core, it's a tempting idea. I de-lidded my bad clocking FX55 Clawhammer and in the process lost a pin which was very luckily a duplicate pin, but it still didn't do much if anything for it's oc. I think balls of steel as well as a steady hand are needed to de-lid a chip that already oc's well like yours.

Anyhow, I still wanna hear what everybodys take on this is, so do let me know what your opinions are please.

 

[maverik-sg1]

Cheers for the reply Mav,

Seems we're trying to keep to the same temps which is very re-assuring.

I can see what you mean about running a naked core, it's a tempting idea. I de-lidded my bad clocking FX55 Clawhammer and in the process lost a pin which was very luckily a duplicate pin, but it still didn't do much if anything for it's oc. I think balls of steel as well as a steady hand are needed to de-lid a chip that already oc's well like yours.

Anyhow, I still wanna hear what everybodys take on this is, so do let me know what your opinions are please.

See warlord shigs if you wanna go topless - he does a stirling job at a reasonable price.

Be Mindful that San Diego cores have been known to be fragile - do so at your own risk and with your eyes wide open.

Mav

 

[fatty]

My fx57 runs at -25 idle in the bios I think that may be accurate ish as I am running a chilly1 headed unit I am not sure what my core hits fully loaded I know smart gardian alway read 235 or so so I know I am running sub zero

 

[GoLLuM4444]

My fx57 runs at -25 idle in the bios I think that may be accurate ish as I am running a chilly1 headed unit I am not sure what my core hits fully loaded I know smart gardian alway read 235 or so so I know I am running sub zero

Subtract 256.