Halfbaked

I recently put together a simple pc for home use. Nothing fancy-no big gaming rig.
E8400
EP45-UD3LR
2x2g's RAM
Noctua HSF and Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer
CM Sniper
XP Pro w/SP3

I mentioned in a thread here that my cpu core temps were 42 & 33 at idle using the Noctua.
Running Intel Burn Test V2 brought the temps to within 1 or 2 degrees of each other with no high temps recorded.
Since then I changed my cooler to the Sunbeam. I used the TX2 TIM included with the package.
Installed it very carefully following the directions.
Now my temps are 42 & 33 Celsius at idle.
Running the Intel Burn Test raises the temps about 2 degrees higher than the same test with the Noctua.
My ambient room temp is about 26.6C.
Both coolers have the fans running on high.
Wiring is not blocking air flow.

Why are my temps this high? Do I need to worry about it?
And why is the Sunbeam not showing lower temps than the Noctua?
Thanks.
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BULLATTACK

Yeah those temps are a little weird. Maybe the surface of your E8400 is causing the problems and lapping it might help.

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JimmyYoshi

I thought that the Noctua was a better heatsink than the CCF?

sLowEnd

It's definitely better on Intel systems since the IHS of Intel CPU's is so small and doesn't contact all the heatpipes

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grunion

Probably a stuck sensor.

Mine idle at 41°c and barely budge after hours of stressing.

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Megahalems > TR Ultra Extreme
How do I uninstall Video Card drivers?
How do I see my in game temps?

Halfbaked

Thanks for your help.
Also, what is cinsidered the best air cooler for an E8400?
Thanks.
H

tK FuRY

this.

mine are stuck @ 28 22, but once temps get past it, they move.

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redalert

Megahalem, TRUE or IFX-14 those are the 3 best

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mothow

mothow/gigabit.

What you doing over here Half baked?

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Crooksy

My temps are stuck at 34 and 40 until they rise above

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