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Rab1t_K1ll3r^ · 10-07-09

What did you use for thermal compound though,AS5,TX1,2,3,stock? Also, how did you apply it? This will help us troubleshoot why your CPU is so hot.

Shadowclock · 10-07-09

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Originally Posted by Chunky_Chimp

The CNPS10X isn't that bad, but what he has isn't exactly great for his CPU.

Yea but do you feel it rates as a $60 cooler?

Meh its probably me just being an elitist....I want the top 5% best stuff taking price into consideration. =P

dclaw · 10-07-09

@ Chunky_Chimp
What cooler would you suggest? My case isn't very deep (5.3 in). I think the biggest I can fit is 120mm tall. And that might be pushing it.

Shadowclock · 10-07-09

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Originally Posted by dclaw

@ Chunky_Chimp
What cooler would you suggest? My case isn't very deep (5.3 in). I think the biggest I can fit is 120mm tall. And that might be pushing it.

Most the suggestions your going to get from Chunky and everyone else here on OCN are covered in my guide (1st link in sig). I mean they can feel free to reply but you will see

dclaw · 10-07-09

@Rab1t_KII3r^
i used leftover thermal compound from my stock heatsink. I looked online to see how to apply it, i but a pea size amount on and spread it with a credit card (after I cleaned the surfaces). It was thick enough to cover the cpu, but i couldn't see through it(about 2 or 3 pieces of paper thick.)

Shadowclock · 10-07-09

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Originally Posted by dclaw

@Rab1t_KII3r^
i used leftover thermal compound from my stock heatsink. I looked online to see how to apply it, i but a pea size amount on and spread it with a credit card (after I cleaned the surfaces). It was thick enough to cover the cpu, but i couldn't see through it(about 2 or 3 pieces of paper thick.)

Waaaaay too thick. You should be able to see some of the metal through the compound.

Different methods are covered HERE.

Chunky_Chimp · 10-08-09

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Originally Posted by Shadowclock

Yea but do you feel it rates as a $60 cooler?

Not quite. More like a 45-50 dollar cooler. It's a step in the right direction for Zalman, though, that's for sure.

Duke Nukem · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by Chunky_Chimp

The CNPS10X isn't that bad, but what he has isn't exactly great for his CPU.

Yeah the CNPS10X actually has some kick ass cooling

Protezione · 10-09-09

I would avoid reusing the stock stuff. Pick up some AS5, or something else locally if you can, apply as mentioned in the guide, and profit!

Narynan · 10-11-09

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Originally Posted by Shadowclock

Stay away from Zalman heatsinks.

Oh...like a more useful suggestion...riiiiight....check 1st link in my sig...WIN!

I can understand why you would not like zalman HSF's. They are not the best performers, or are they the best PPD's. But to think that by installing that HSF he would not see a large difference over the stock HSF is daft.

Remount the thing. I would also recommend a XiggyDK. I got one and it was quiet a large improvement. Did you tighten the screws down tight enough as well? Some of those Zalman fans have weird angles to tighten with, so you might want to give that a shot.

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