Bindusar

I had a Tower112 on my P4 2.4 Northwood OC'd to 2.84 and it held my temps around 45-46C at load. I just changed over to a 3.0 Prescott and I can't seem to get this thing to cool down. I have tried installing the HS twice (AS5 1st time, Shin Etsu 2nd time), and the second time I lapped the IHS as well. The first application was giving me 60C at full load (folding) at startup and it would creep up to 65C before I shut it down. The second install brought it down to 56-57C at full load and I am left to believe that the install was good both times since that small drop is what I would expect after lapping it. I have one 80mm on the T-112 that pushes +50 CFM (yeah, it's a bit noisy) and plenty of case fans so air flow should not be a problem.

Should I try yet another install or should I be looking at a new HS? I know the new HS's out do perform a bit better than the T-112 but will it be enough of a difference to justify it? I would really hate to get a new one just to have the same results. I know Prescott's run hot but this hot? Suggestions?

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MasterKromm

I don't think you should waste the money. After all you are below 60°C full load now, and I do believe the 3.0 Prescott has a (MAX)thermal specification of 69°C. IMO you're fine.

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Bindusar

Unfortunately that is at stock temps though...I haven't even tried to push it yet. With temps that high from the start I am a bit apprehensive to start pushing it, especially since I leave my rigs on 24/7

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h00chi3

It is because it is a PresHOTT, those things can make cookies. I am unsure of their thermal specs, but they run HOT, I promise. I have a laptop with a pressy in it, and I cannot keep it on my lap without it burning my leg hair off.

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I think the Coolermaster Gemeni II was going for real cheap on newegg..that would be your best bet because its just so dam cheap, stick a couple 120mm fans on it and im sure you would get much better temperatures, maybe not as good as the TR Ultra 120, but it also wont be as expensive.

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Bindusar

Cost really isn't an issue regarding a replacement, I just don't want to do it and then find out it was for nothing.

Anyone know how good the T-112 stands up against the new crop of HS?

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