[computeruler]

Im not exactly sure if I installed it right, because you can push it up a little and when you do, the temps go up. I tightened the screws as far as they would go. Right now, on stock and full load the temps are 40 40 36 36. Is that ok? Of course, it would help if I could put my side panel on... but the cooler is too wide for that. On idle my temps are about 26 26 22. Is this about normal??

 

[joemaniaci]

thats fine.

The reason two cores are at 40C and two are at 36C is because they are two separate dual core cpu's, so the 40C readings more than likely is one die, and the 36C readings belong to another. Those are pretty good temps too.

 

[sLowEnd]

What do you mean "if you push it up"?
Also, how does a cooler's width affect sidepanel closing? Only height does

Anyway, your temps are good

 

[computeruler]

if you put your hand on the bottom, and push up, it goes up a little, and the temps go up areound 20c real fast

 

[sLowEnd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by computeruler if you put your hand on the bottom, and push up, it goes up a little, and the temps go up areound 20c real fast

Are you sure you tightened the screws properly?
...did you install it with the backplate backwards?

 

[michaeljr1186]

your temps are fine, don't worry about it. shop for a new case.

 

[computeruler]

Ok thanks. Im pretty sure I installed it right though, so maybe its the weight of it or something. I really dont want to buy a new case either

 

[joemaniaci]

This is where washers can help you tighten down even more.

 

[computeruler]

How do I use these washers?

 

[sLowEnd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemaniaci This is where washers can help you tighten down even more.

..what?

You're thinking of the TRUE.

Totally different mounting brackets

 

[computeruler]

It did come with these 4 nuts and 4 of these little plastic washer things....

 

[sLowEnd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by computeruler It did come with these 4 nuts and 4 of these little plastic washer things....

Did you use them?

 

[computeruler]

no the directions didnt show anything about using them