running temp of an Intel D 930 processor

[Guest]

Hi guys......

Just put together my first Intel D processor based computer.
Intel D 930 used with supplied intel fan/heatsink.
intel D 945GNT motherboard
Antec sonata II quiet PC case one rear fan on case. 2 fans on power supply
and ducting chanelling air to the processor fan.

The normal running temp of the CPU seems to be around 56-58 C which in my
opinion is well high ? Just sitting the PC at the bios in the hardware
monitoring page the intermal temp is 40-42 and the remote temp about 39-40
and the cpu is 56-58 its not even under load.

The maximum temp of the cpu seems to be about 63.. so its nearly at this
already..... I have got cpu fan monitoring on at it generally stays at around
the 2160 region.

anyone elses D930 runs this high or does it naturally run warm ?

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

Hi guys......

Just put together my first Intel D processor based computer.
Intel D 930 used with supplied intel fan/heatsink.
intel D 945GNT motherboard
Antec sonata II quiet PC case one rear fan on case. 2 fans on power supply
and ducting chanelling air to the processor fan.

The normal running temp of the CPU seems to be around 56-58 C which in my
opinion is well high ? Just sitting the PC at the bios in the hardware
monitoring page the intermal temp is 40-42 and the remote temp about 39-40
and the cpu is 56-58 its not even under load.

The maximum temp of the cpu seems to be about 63.. so its nearly at this
already..... I have got cpu fan monitoring on at it generally stays at
around
the 2160 region.

anyone elses D930 runs this high or does it naturally run warm ?

You have an Intel processor. You can use it to heat your house. Learn to
live with it. All Intel processors run *HOT*.

Bobby

 

[Michael Wayne]

Hey Jason

Unfortunatley you have walked into what has been a nightmare for Intel.
In the last year, Intel dumped their entire roadmap and had to completely
revamp their processor lineup because of the heat problems that they were
running into when they tried to reach the 4 Ghz range. It really blind sided
them and everyone watching was wondering how could Intel allow this to
happen in the first place. Advantage AMD.

Now you hear a lot of talk about dual cores from Intel. That is because they
have redeisned their lineup and it is their answer to keep everything
rolling out the door because it was the end the road for them.

Now this processor that you have, even though it is retail and comes with a
fan, is going to run above normal in temperature. Add as many case fans that
you can.

DELL computers only sell Intel processors and their answer to this problem
is a Super Duper fan and heatsink with a big ventilation hole in the case.
This heatsink and fan is enormous and I have been wondering since they are
Intel only, if Intel is not subsidizing these huge heatsinks since they are
Intel's largest customer.

Having said all that, there are after maket CPU coolers on the market that
have been around for a few years. They were orignally designed for
overclockers because of the heat generated. Also, there are Cases that
specialize in keeping the inside contents cooler by a few degrees. These
cases have around 8 - 12 or more Case Fans and start at around $150 bucks
and this is without a power supply.

or as some would say - Sell it and get a AMD system.

Hope this helps
Michael Wayne

 

[Kerry Brown]

Hi guys......

Just put together my first Intel D processor based computer.
Intel D 930 used with supplied intel fan/heatsink.
intel D 945GNT motherboard
Antec sonata II quiet PC case one rear fan on case. 2 fans on power
supply and ducting chanelling air to the processor fan.

The normal running temp of the CPU seems to be around 56-58 C which
in my opinion is well high ? Just sitting the PC at the bios in the
hardware monitoring page the intermal temp is 40-42 and the remote
temp about 39-40 and the cpu is 56-58 its not even under load.

The maximum temp of the cpu seems to be about 63.. so its nearly at
this already..... I have got cpu fan monitoring on at it generally
stays at around the 2160 region.

anyone elses D930 runs this high or does it naturally run warm ?

The Antec Sonata II is an excellent case but you usually have to run the
rear case fan at either the middle or highspeed position. There a three way
switch attached to the fan. This depends on what CPU and video card you are
using. That case works best with a viseo card not onboard video. The ducting
will channel the heat from the video card away from the CPU. Also the
ducting for the CPU is somewhat adjustable. Make sure it is adjusted to be
directly over the CPU.

Kerry

 

[Guest]

According to the Intel CPU models chart
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/res...ors/int_inst_info/proc_comp_charts/216413.htm

the thermal spec for D930 is 62 C.

D930 is a higher end desktop CPU, so no wonder that some "quiet" cases
provide not enough cooling for it.

Also, the CPU can take care of itself by reducing the clock when temperature
becomes too high. See this:
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/203838.htm

Regards,
--PA

 

[frodo]

Rule of thumb: Prescott cores run 40C-70C; if reaching 75C that's too hot
and a better cooling solution is required.

So, you're "ok" according to Intel. Get some marshmellows and go to
town...

 

[Guest]

I am running this exact same processor on a Gigabyte 945P motherboard and it
is rock solid. My temps are nowhere near what you describe. Idle, it is 32 C.
Under load overclocked to 3.4 ghz, I have seen it reach 44 C. And this is on
a stock cooler I should add. I am using an Antec PERFORMANCE TX TX1050B case.

I know others who are running the same chip with similar temps as mine.

My first reaction to your temps would be your choice of motherboard.

 

[Guest]

thanks for the reponses guys...

ryan the motherboard is intel its a D945GNT so it should match the processor
fine.

Once in windows and after loading the intel desktop utilities the temp seems
to
be around 45-46... when doing 15 min test where the cpu is heavily used the
temp went to around 56.

anyone recommend a better heatsink/fan than the standard intel one.... its
got the 4 holes where the feet push into the motherboard.

 

[Guest]

I don't question the compatibility of your board. What I was trying to say is
I think Intel's boards do not handle cooling very well.

Did you use thermal tape or grease?

I think your temps are a bit high.

Have you thought about using Zalmans CPS heatsink?