temperatures 15 degree different across cores

jordan282 · 12 Jan 2011 at 17:38

So 2 of my cores were showing 55 and the other 2 were showing 70 when I was intel burn testing my Q6600 @ 3.2ghz. I used to hit 3.6ghz no problem. I am guessing my cpu fan has taken a bang and needs resetting?!?! Any ideas

Mint_Sauce · 12 Jan 2011 at 18:16

Sounds like it might need it. I can't see why it would do that suddenly, if it was a new build it could have been thermal paste not spread properly or the fan not central and screwed down correctly but since it sounds like this isn't a new build I think you probably will need to check it out.

C64 · 12 Jan 2011 at 18:28

Use blob in the middle method, spreading thin a thin layer can lead to an uneven contact.

coleman · 12 Jan 2011 at 18:58

try reseating your heatsink with new paste (artic silver 5)

also what voltages (mainly vcore) are you using for yor overclock? are they the same as before?

jourdain

Mint_Sauce · 12 Jan 2011 at 19:29

C64 said:
Use blob in the middle method, spreading thin a thin layer can lead to an uneven contact.

Yeah, I meant spread by the heatsink squashing on the paste.

Semple · 12 Jan 2011 at 19:31

That does sound weird especially seeing as it's not a new machine. Your cheaper option is to reseat the cpu anyway.

Ace Modder · 12 Jan 2011 at 19:35

I would replace the TIM and re-apply the heatsink.

Did you know that the new top of the range paste is the IC Diamond which is on This Week Only

MumboJumbo · 12 Jan 2011 at 19:43

Ace Modder said:
I would replace the TIM and re-apply the heatsink.

Did you know that the new top of the range paste is the IC Diamond which is on This Week Only

But what tempreature difference does it make? I used to use Artic silver but now I just get mx5 because its cheaper. Whats the difference between mx5 and mx6 btw?

jordan282 · 12 Jan 2011 at 23:46

Ok basiacally I had several problems with my computer and found the problem was the psu. When idle the temperatures are all roughly the same. However under intel burn test the range was 50-65 (2 of them having the same). I guess I must have knocked the Air cooler( its a megahahelem) when sorting out all the cables and hardware. What is the best method for removing paste?

Justintime · 12 Jan 2011 at 23:49

I use an old pair of underwear and some rubbing alcohol

reygjabla · 13 Jan 2011 at 01:30

Too much static in it(Underwear). Avoid. :eek:

EniGmA1981 · 13 Jan 2011 at 06:50

Depends if it's 100% cotton surely?

OLDPHART · 13 Jan 2011 at 10:36

8igdave said:
But what tempreature difference does it make? I used to use Artic silver but now I just get mx5 because its cheaper. Whats the difference between mx5 and mx6 btw?

I think you meam MX3 and MX4, MX4 spreads a lot easier and gave me better + closer temps across the cores.

EniGma1981 > Depends if it's 100% cotton surely? and not forgetting skid mark free!!!