hi maxz663,

I had same problem with you -> high cpu temp's after install.
Then after remove the red scorpion and screw in again (this time
taking care to screw each side with the same ammount) the temp's dropped.

E6750 @ 2.66Ghz @1.3V (set in bios) with 100% Loading for 15-20 minutes
Stock Intel HSF 75 deg C
Red Scorpion 66 deg C (not preperly screw in)
Red Scorpion 55 deg C (properly screw in)

This is in a rig with 8800GT and bad case ventilation (my case fans are damaged)
So the cpu temp might drop more if I replace my fans.

Hi over there, again to inform forumers, try install it carefully and screw it even or else performance will drop... hahaha...

imo the cap itik compound given is good enough... not to say its very good but its sufficient to get very good result... im using the compuond given and temp drop around 10-15c compare to stock hsf (close casing)....drop up to 20c when open casing and on load....


but according to culain99, the temp also drop when he didnt install it properly
anyways its true the screwing of the scorpion is indeed very important.... if it is not properly u wont see a good result...

One more important factor is ur casing air flow as well.... or maybe u can try out other thermal paste to see the performance.. =P

i think is the push pin that giving me the problem, maybe i didn't install it nicely...i wish to get the ss kit but currently no stock...the push pin seems not really fit my mobo, when i push the pin during the installation it's really really hard to pin in...

This post has been edited by maxz663: Mar 28 2008, 03:29 PM

u have to PUSH!!!! hard... and not damage it while pushing... .. tat is wat push pin is... hmm for sskit, how bout other brand?

@maxz663

its a normal thing that those push pin are very hard to push in even on stock intel HSF its very hard to push in...

maybe u can try pushing it in a cross-way... push the pin in the opposite position after pushing in the 1st pin in n so on

This post has been edited by tkh_1001: Mar 28 2008, 04:17 PM

imo its normal... coz my previous intel hsf was stiff and a lil force is needed to install the hsf... but the push pin is suppose to fit in.... so dont worry, its perfectly normal but note that push pin may cause ur mobo to bend...

bend and will cause faulty... and will get new RMA or getting new better mobo.. isnt that a good excuse to get a better mobo?? haha

haha, get a new mobo but not now lah...at LYN got anyone selling other brand ss kit? If no then i have to go lowyat and find loh..

This post has been edited by maxz663: Mar 28 2008, 05:54 PM

thats why i hate to use push pin..b4 this i also use push pin..
i`ll takeout my mobo first then only do the installation so u can see from the back if it install properly..


This post has been edited by fesick: Mar 28 2008, 05:59 PM

ask ckhoong about other compatible sskit...

just tried tonite to push to 4.0Ghz......tried with almost all setting to even yellow level voltage on my mobo. it wont even post to windows. Seems not to be going there lorr. Might try somehting like 3.8 perhaps next time.

give up edi?? that fast... iriz u disappoint me man...
anyway its really hard to push q6600 to 4.0ghz... we understand...
btw what is ur yellow level volatge?? belum sampai red level so still can push what....
joking only bro.....

becareful with ur voltage oohh.... bahaya nie btw... gambateh bro

yaa i was worried when pushing the voltage to much. Silap haribulan kena RMA tak pasai2. So after so many failures decided to stop pushing any higher after 1.525v

3.6ghz edi ok what..
if 4ghz u havnt push switch on button your cpu fly edi~
joke joke


This post has been edited by fesick: Mar 30 2008, 09:14 PM

haha i already push the button it did show the windows logo but would not go more than that......

Better back up your oc.Air cannot handle Quad@1.525V,mid 70 C is damm hot.Max should be about 70,more than that is not good for 24/7. Try to lower vcore and see,it might work.

Guys..just installed dis cooler last saturday.
got question here..how to set d fan to full speed n is there any other software to manage d fan speed?