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either u didnt skru it firmly or the paste is totally crap if u open case is worst something is wrong...ermm u need to apply the paste as big as a rice grain no bigger also make sure u apply it in the middle or u proc so that its spread evenly onto ur proc for best results...

I follow the instruction on the manual.

for the screw-part, i screw until i need to apply pressure, then i tighten it a few time.

for the thermal paste, i'm using those provided with the 9700. and i apply it based on what the manual says. I've tried to apply a grain-size on the top of the cpu, then use the hst to spead it, but the temp is worst that it is now.

i've change the hst pointing location and re-apply the thermal paste. Now the temp is idle-ing bout 49-50.

what weird is that core-temp register 46-49 ; tat register 49-52 ; and speedfan register 36-39 ...


donno what's wrong now...

wat mobo ur using?usually mobo come with driver that u can install to check temp?

worst case ur mobo sensor GILA edi

gigabyte GA-965P-DS3

But arnt MOBO's temp software not reliable one?

where u check ur temperature inside bios or other

from my opinion u not put the cooler properly lar

tat temp lar... but nevermind, found my answer liao.

From what it was said, certain C2D CPU (like my 4300), the temp from TAT and CoreTemp will register higher because they compute directly from T-Junction. One way to check is to open CoreTemp and if my T-J is 100'C, then my temp is taken from T-J instead of T-Case
Most ppl who hit the same problem as me just -minus 10~15'C off.

T-Junction = CPU's junction between core. (hottest part of the CPU)
T-Case = the part on CPU most ppl measure, especially when they're doing OC.

For me, T-J = underneath the CPU cover, and T-C outside the CPU Cover.

Sry for the confusion ..

Edit:

Check out these two forum I've read.
AnandTech - High temps when overclocking with core temp
Core 2 Duo temps - been doing some research, does this sound right ...

This post has been edited by Dovienya: Aug 6 2007, 04:26 PM

i tot this only happens with the new 1333fsb proc only im using E4300 also will chek and updates.awaiting my mobo to arrive tomorrow

i also though it happen to 1333fsb proc only, but maybe my mobo ? (since it run at 800, but support 1333 ) ... worst case i stop oc-ing (before i even began)

uiks new mobo to play ar bro stylo
ahah i wonder what it will be

maybe he got an ASUS P4K3 Premium?

ITs Giga P35T DQ6

yo broS!!!!Which cooler is better???Big typhoon Vx or Noctua??Noob here...

ULTRA 120 EXTREME

FYI,both are very good.If u prefer silent get noctua...BTVx also good.just depends which design u prefer

That cooler might be overkill...



Question:
1. CPU ?
2. Purpose? want to try overclock? CPU fan too noizy? want to look nice ?
3. budget?

these are the wrong guidlines.
basically. the noctua would be a better choice though the TT BT performs well givne the price
so it comes down to the price

yes noctua will be the best option if wan to silent setup where noctua already provide it own fan that damn silent with greater air flow

oic..thanx!!!already get the noctua!!heheh..maybe huge..hope can fit in my case..huhu

anyone know what is the best way to apply artic cooling mx-1 on core2duo processor?

This is how you do it:


Step 1:


Apply the thermal paste to the middle of a
clean CPU surface. Use at a size of two rice grain.
Do not spread the paste.

Step 2:
Install the cooler following the installation
instruction of your heatsink.
After the installation is completed, rotate the
whole cooler a lil bit to the left and to the right to help the heatsink to spread the thermal paste by it's own.