Are you sure about this? I've been wondering about speedfan's reading too. There are usually a few readings showing in speedfan. CPU temp (only know if I correlate this temp reading with other software), Core0 temp and core1 temp. The CPU temp is usually about 6'c higher than the core0 and core1.........

So far, while researching on inaccurate core temp readings on the E6x50 series, I came across some discussion on the Q6600 CPUs too. Apparently, the newer Q6600 with G0 stepping has a higher Tjunction of 100'c instead of 85'c. As such, you're supposed to add another 15'c to your core temperature reading.

The reason for this is because some 3rd party apps calculate core temp by using the Tjunction. So, if the Tjunction is different, so will the core temperature readings.

I'm not too sure about the Q6600's problem as I've been reading up on the E6x50 series.

Here's my thread. There are some links there..... problem still not resolved...

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/496060

Are you using core temp? Either v0.94 or 0.95? Interested to know what the Tjunction is. Supposed to be 100'c.

Anyway, nice OC!

@kvmcom
No way! You're using the large CPU heatsink!!! What do you call that heatsink again? How much does it cost anyway?

No wonder your CPU is so cool!!!

I see you only put the sponge (the sponge came with the mobo right?) below the mobo. Is that safe? Any heat build-up?

This post has been edited by kmarc: Aug 4 2007, 10:19 AM

OIC. That's the gemini 2. It looks real big. Mistaken it for the new HSF which was recently shown in a exhibition in Taiwan, I think....

Oopss..... your's a B3 stepping....

What does core temp show for your tjunction?

This post has been edited by kmarc: Aug 5 2007, 08:30 PM

Weird. Then it's correct (B3 has a tjunction of 100'c). By right core temp should be indicating the correct temperature.

Have you tried Intel's TAT (thermal analysis tool)

It's supposed to be other apps that reads the temperature wrongly. See this : http://www.boogleoogle.co.uk/category/hardware/

You sure your HSF is seated properly?

We need a quad expert here!!!!

Great news!!! Make sure you OC kaw kaw till 4 Ghz!!!

So what happened to your B3?

Is there a reason why you choose 70'c as the highest core temp?

I know the Q6600 has a better thermal profile but AFAIK, most people would recommend a max temp of 60'c for the C2D.

OIC. You mean that your previous C2D was also running at 70'c??

I'm already when my proc is running at 60'C!!!

I guess I can push my proc further as previous E6x00 had a thermal specification of 62'c whereas the new E6x50 has a higher level at 71'c!

@ remysix

Wow! Nice temps for Quad.

What is the difference in temps comparing the Xigmatek to the GeminII? At idle and load?

This post has been edited by kmarc: Aug 12 2007, 11:53 AM

I'll be getting my Q6600 (G0) by tomorrow, hopefully.

Anybody running their Q6600 using a 500w PSU? I'm still using my aging 2-year Enermax Liberty 500w PSU....

Planning to OC the Q6600 to about 3.2-3.4 Ghz...... (the rest of my rig as in my sig)

My PSU will probably kaput soon with such load but it has a 5-year warranty....

This post has been edited by kmarc: Jan 28 2008, 02:30 PM

Yeah, I think so too.... anyway, will try it out as soon as I get my Q6600.....

Huhu.... then have to buy another PSU....

Muahhaahahahhaaaaa...... see my new babe.....

Still stress testing....


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Thx thx.... finally can join QUAD Core club!

Wah, you guys really set real high vcores!!!

Now stressing my quad at 1.400v (bios) @ 3.2Ghz (failed @ 3224mhz).... core temperature maximum at 63'c.....

My mobo has bad vdroop though..... at prime95 stressing all 4 cores, CPUz shows 1.312v only....

I don't think I dare go higher than that.....

This post has been edited by kmarc: Jan 30 2008, 02:59 PM

Errr.... not that advisable to OC too much with stock coolers...... I've never tried with stock coolers so I don't know...

Hehe, dunno what batch as I straight away put it in my rig.....

Ya lor, the funny thing is, with my previous E6750 at 1.425v bios, CPUz showed 1.39v idle and 1.36v load.

Now, with my Q6600 at 1.400v, CPUz showed 1.36v idle and 1.312v load..... Dunno whether it is because of 4 cores that caused a large drop....

P35-DS3 cannot compare with DQ6 la..... P35-DS3 cheap mobo only ma.....

Yeah, somebody did mention that you can try to increase the Vmch to reduce the Vdroop...... not confirmed though.... I tried on mine but no effect.....

Anyway, what's the general FSB wall for the Q6600?

I tried 7x457 (3.2Ghz) but hang on boot up..... lazy test for FSB wall....

Wow! That's nice. Only 0.011v drop at load!

Aiyooo, wasted CPU Quad power! Come come, join the folding community!

Depends on your luck and how bad is your mobo's vdrop/vdroop...... and how high you want to limit your core temperature....

I've seen in some forums that the Q6600 can go that high on 1.45v....

Try this : http://forums.legitreviews.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10789

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Added on January 31, 2008, 1:43 pm482mhz for quad is good! So why don't you OC higher?

This post has been edited by kmarc: Jan 31 2008, 01:43 PM

No la..... just wanna OC a bit.... more performance for nothing ma....