Those are really high temperatures. I'd try and reseat your cooler. You definitely don't want your chip running that hot.
OC the noob way, is it ok?
I have an I7-920 with a Noctua N-U12P in push/pull.
I used ASUS CPU level up to 3.2GHz
On idle(itunes+FF) Coretemp says between 40-45c Asus PC probe says 36c
On load(Prime95 Max heat test) CT says between 68-74c PC Probe says 63c
Attached is a CPUz screenshot (Validator returns an error)
What can I do to lower my temps?
I used ASUS CPU level up to 3.2GHz
On idle(itunes+FF) Coretemp says between 40-45c Asus PC probe says 36c
On load(Prime95 Max heat test) CT says between 68-74c PC Probe says 63c
Attached is a CPUz screenshot (Validator returns an error)
What can I do to lower my temps?
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would that drop the temps any?
Originally Posted by Extreme Newbie Your CPU voltage is too high for an overclock of only 3.2Ghz. Lower the voltage to 1.2v and test for stability. |
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Should drop them a little at least since it's the volt that stands for most of the heat generated...
Originally Posted by Megas3300 would that drop the temps any? |
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Yes, probably quite a bit (as long as it's stable, and it should be)
Originally Posted by Megas3300 would that drop the temps any? |
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66C-64C-63C-62C in OCCT / Prime Small FFTs
62C-63C-62C-61C while folding on all 4 cores
35C-35C-36C-37C idle
1.3125V, 4.0 GHz (20 MULT x 200 BCLK)
Cooler Master V8 with Silverstone 108CFM fan replacement
on the Thermal Paste I did what intel did and made very thin lines in a "hexagon shape" on the chip surface... Heres a quick diagram in paint
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red lines are where you put the thermal paste. the gold spraypaint is supposed to be those copper pads on the top of the chip. the indent is there on the bottom. the blue outline is approximately where the die is underneath the IHS.
the lines of AS5 are about the thickness of a 0.5mm pencil lead. dont flatten them, your heatsink will do that when you mount it correctly. make sure when you mount it, it distributes even pressure, so if you have a bolt thru kit tighten the screws in a cross pattern, if its clips do the clips diagonally.
Originally Posted by Megas3300 @DJZeratul, what are your temps? |
62C-63C-62C-61C while folding on all 4 cores
35C-35C-36C-37C idle
1.3125V, 4.0 GHz (20 MULT x 200 BCLK)
Cooler Master V8 with Silverstone 108CFM fan replacement
on the Thermal Paste I did what intel did and made very thin lines in a "hexagon shape" on the chip surface... Heres a quick diagram in paint
red lines are where you put the thermal paste. the gold spraypaint is supposed to be those copper pads on the top of the chip. the indent is there on the bottom. the blue outline is approximately where the die is underneath the IHS.
the lines of AS5 are about the thickness of a 0.5mm pencil lead. dont flatten them, your heatsink will do that when you mount it correctly. make sure when you mount it, it distributes even pressure, so if you have a bolt thru kit tighten the screws in a cross pattern, if its clips do the clips diagonally.
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Tighten each side one rotation at a time, so it goes down evenly.
MX2 is a bit better than the Noctua TIM.
Originally Posted by Megas3300 Ok, +rep, but a couple questions. The way Noctua does the hold down is they have two screw nuts one on each of the long sides of the HS. How do I manage that? I have The Noctua TIM and some MX2, which should I use? |
MX2 is a bit better than the Noctua TIM.
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ok when you place the heatsink down on the cpu, make sure it goes down evenly on a flat surface. then with slight pressure, rotate the heatsink about 5 degrees in each direction and rest it in its correct position. Then as ljason8eg said, tighten each screw a half turn or a turn on each side until its completely tightened.
And yeah, definitely use the MX2
Originally Posted by Megas3300 Ok, +rep, but a couple questions. The way Noctua does the hold down is they have two screw nuts one on each of the long sides of the HS. How do I manage that? I have The Noctua TIM and some MX2, which should I use? |
And yeah, definitely use the MX2
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