CPU Temperature question

[Mxsmanic]

Placing a plastic sandwich bag over a finger is wasted motion.

It doesn't hurt to keep the pads and the thermal compound clean.

 

[Kenny]

It doesn't hurt to keep the pads and the thermal compound clean.

Fastening the heatsink securely to a motherboard will accomplish the
same end result without requiring a person to even touch the grease.

Doesn't anyone just apply a drop in the center of the processor and
mount a heatsink without fiddling around with the compound?

 

[Mxsmanic]

Doesn't anyone just apply a drop in the center of the processor and
mount a heatsink without fiddling around with the compound?

If one uses the boxed heatsink and fan, the compound is solid and need
never be touched by human hands.

 

[Kenny]

If one uses the boxed heatsink and fan, the compound is solid and need
never be touched by human hands.

But the references to this procedure have not been made about the
thermal pad which is supplied along with a retail box, it's regarding
Arctic Silver.

 

[spodosaurus]

spodosaurus wrote:




This Phobia about "skin oils" can be avoided by placing a drop on the
processor and mounting the heatsink directly after that, sport.

And you get larger air bubbles inconsistent spread: all of it getting
pushed out to one side. And a phobia is an unreasonable fear, whereas
the corrosive properties of skin secretions is pretty basic high school
chemistry. Perhaps you should try graduating?

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[Kenny]

And you get larger air bubbles inconsistent spread: all of it getting
pushed out to one side. And a phobia is an unreasonable fear, whereas
the corrosive properties of skin secretions is pretty basic high school
chemistry. Perhaps you should try graduating?

Your latest revelation of elementary nonsense [backpedal] is just an
excuse to rehash a deep-seated phobia which can easily be avoided if
this useless step is ignored completely.

And if your 'theory' of air bubble relativity is true, what happens
when that thin layer of compound is not spread in a consistent manner
before the heatsink is set, einstein?

 

[Mxsmanic]

But the references to this procedure have not been made about the
thermal pad which is supplied along with a retail box, it's regarding
Arctic Silver.

If the CPU is not being overclocked, there's no reason not to just go
with the boxed version's fan and heatsink.

 

[Ed Medlin]

Ok.
Ripped out everything and started again.
Guess what! Now the CPU temperature is down to 55 degrees C while
working!

I must have done something wrong when I installed the heatsink the
other THREE (!!!!) times...

Anyway, it's my first build so I guess I was bound to make some
mistakes....

Cheers!
Cristian

The HS/fan on the S775 processors is a b%$(# to install the first time you
have done it. I found out after my first one that by tightening one corner,
then to the opposite corner and repeat is the easiest way. Most of the
high-end aftermarket coolers are "through the board" type (you must remove
the MB to install them), so I opted to use a Spire brand HS/fan which is a
larger version of the stock Intel fan with a larger and lower rpm fan and it
brought my temps down even further. 55c is very good for these processors
under load, so I think you got it right........ The average " heavy load"
temps are probably 5-10deg higher. If you ever remove the HS again, be sure
to check the plastic expansion clips that go into the MB. They sometimes
break after a couple of installs. Intel actually recommends replacing the
HS/fan if you ever remove it.........even once. I wouldn't worry about it
now since your temps are very good. Glad you got it.

Ed

 

[Kenny]

If the CPU is not being overclocked, there's no reason not to just go
with the boxed version's fan and heatsink.

Is this an example of thought, which dwells upon the extremely obvious?

This viewpoint is shared and was covered in my opening reply:

"peaks at ~47C with a load. The supplied heatsink is more than adequate
if the computer is not overclocked, just remember not to over apply the
Arctic Silver."
Message-ID: <[email protected]>

If some people weren't so busy editing the context of messages, they
would not have to restate facts which have already been covered.

 

[Shep©]

Ok.
Ripped out everything and started again.
Guess what! Now the CPU temperature is down to 55 degrees C while
working!

I must have done something wrong when I installed the heatsink the
other THREE (!!!!) times...

Anyway, it's my first build so I guess I was bound to make some
mistakes....

Cheers!
Cristian

don't know if yours is the same but my HS has a lip underneath it and
should only positioned the correct way round.You may have got it wrong
before and this would account for the over-heating?