I think i got a defective CPU. Since whatever I do it runs hot. Replaced the thermal paste with arctic silver. same thing. IDLE 45 LOAD 65. Even though defective it is within specs so the place i bought from says it's normal. Even so defective I stilled oc'd my chip (E4400 2.0ghz) to 2.8 ghz. using othos i get 68 load. with overclocked speeds.For some reason using the test within Thermal analysis tool gives me a higher temp???
max out cores in tat gives me 70 and orthos 68 and yes i was using task manager to check for 100% and I was using tat to show me temps.
Any ideas
2007-07-17 09:33:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
mistake idles at 48-50
2007-07-17 09:35:31 · update #1
btw.. whats the best test in othos???
2007-07-17 09:41:40 · update #2
arctic freezer pro 7 for heatsink
2007-07-17 14:09:02 · update #3
Hmmm, Sounds like a normal temp for summer, Be extremely careful about Overclocking it though, you burn it up and your computer is just a pile of junk, because without the processor, nothing works.
2007-07-17 09:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by batstar4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you replaced your thermal paste did you use a good thermal material remover and thermal surface purifier? It's very important that you throughly clean your surfaces as they have microscopic pits and scratches that can leave behind traces of your old paste thus not giving you a good seal with your heatsink and cpu chip.
Visit http://www.articsiliver.com and check out their small bottles of Artic Clean 1 & 2. It's not that much and worth every penny. Read their online instructions on how to properly clean and re-paste your cpu/heatsink.
Do you have a good heatsink and fan unit? It really pays to spend a few extra bucks here and go with a well reviewed model. Make sure your heatsink is locked in properly too.
If your motherboard supports extra fan chassis connections I suggest adding another internal fan. Heat is a killer and shortens the life of our components.
I have purchased many Zalman ZM-F1 fans with their side bracket that doesn't occupy a PCI slot and allows me to move the fan around. Look here at a picture of what I mean:
Lastly, I would invest in some memory heatsinks too. They actually lower the temp by a few degrees.
Good Luck!
2007-07-17 16:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by desertcities 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention what you are using for a heat sink. Stock heat sinks that come with the computer or retail version of a CPU are not designed with overclocking in mind.
Get a top quality cooler like a Zalman CNPS9700 and use a good paste like you mentioned already. I think you'll see a BIG difference in temps.
2007-07-17 16:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by unruhly429 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I checked 65 degrees Celsius under load at Stock clock speeds is not running hot, especially in the summer.
2007-07-17 16:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this for more accurate temp readings. Take note that it reads core temp not just case temp.
http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/CoreTemp/
Also remember that COOLING is the key to great overclocks. Consider air cooling solutions from Thermalright, Scythe, Zalman, etc.
Here's a great OC on air from my idol:
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=185096
2007-07-17 20:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
70 is a litttle hot for a core 2 duo, but as long as your computer doesn't freeze up from it, your pretty much safe.
2007-07-17 16:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by nick314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋