6400+ Black Edition Heat Problems

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So I recently upgraded my PC, I changed the following:
Mobo: M2N-SLi Deluxe
RAM: 2x2GB Geil
CPU: AMD 6400+ Black Edition
GFX: 8800GT

Now, everything is up and running and everything but the CPU is running at appropriate temperatures on load. I've used AS5 and reseated the heatsink twice, removing all remaining AS5 with Acetone between each attempt. I also have the heatsink fan set at maximum speed.

However, on load, my CPU temperatures still get as high as 68C after only 10 minutes of something like CoD4. The CPU lists its maximum operating temperature between 55C and 63C.

I'm using a Rosewill RCX-Z1 heatsink with the aforementioned AS5.
Heatsink link: http://www.rosewill.com/Product/product.aspx?productId=481

My question is, what can I do to reduce CPU temperatures? Should I get a stronger heatsink? I've read of others with very similiar systems (same CPU) getting solid temperatures with this very heatsink, so that leads me to believe there is a different issue.
 
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Yes, all cables are tied and off to the side. Nothing is near the CPU that could obstruct flow.

I'm not sure I understand your question about how is my airflow. I currently run with the case off, but normally the heatsink would point directly at the side of the case, which has two fans that push air outward, as well as an exhaust fan on the top, and some on the front and back of the case.

I found this: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2089&page=4

I don't know if it would help any. Looks like the heatsink got pretty bad scores.
 
Heatsink look rather pants tbh, personally I would go for something that reads well from personal reviews on this site or from other hardware review sites even if it costs you a few quid more.
 
Well, AFAIK the front & side fans should suck cold air in, the rear & top fans should blow hot air out. Also creating 'equal air pressure' (no idea whats that about, read about it after googling 'case airflow)
what about dust in the case as well.
 
ThyFlame said:
So I recently upgraded my PC, I changed the following:
Mobo: M2N-SLi Deluxe
RAM: 2x2GB Geil
CPU: AMD 6400+ Black Edition
GFX: 8800GT

Now, everything is up and running and everything but the CPU is running at appropriate temperatures on load. I've used AS5 and reseated the heatsink twice, removing all remaining AS5 with Acetone between each attempt. I also have the heatsink fan set at maximum speed.

However, on load, my CPU temperatures still get as high as 68C after only 10 minutes of something like CoD4. The CPU lists its maximum operating temperature between 55C and 63C.

I'm using a Rosewill RCX-Z1 heatsink with the aforementioned AS5.
Heatsink link: http://www.rosewill.com/Product/product.aspx?productId=481

My question is, what can I do to reduce CPU temperatures? Should I get a stronger heatsink? I've read of others with very similiar systems (same CPU) getting solid temperatures with this very heatsink, so that leads me to believe there is a different issue.
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I have an 6400+ also, I have used the retail HSF which you can see in my Akasa Eclipse Thread.. Idle:34c Load:58c :cool: Never used any other coolers than the retail versions..
 
Grimley said:
Well, AFAIK the front & side fans should suck cold air in, the rear & top fans should blow hot air out. Also creating 'equal air pressure' (no idea whats that about, read about it after googling 'case airflow)
what about dust in the case as well.
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Yeah, but would that even matter with the side currently off and still getting those temps?

It's dust free (well there's a small bit), I cleaned all the dust out before I installed any of the new parts.

Do you think I should go ahead and upgrade to a Zalman CNPS9700 LED
 
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Well I went ahead and ordered a better heatsink, so I'll report in with results soon.

Out of curiosity, what are the ramifications of running the CPU at ~68-70C?
 
IMO, you need good 120mm Cooling for AMD 6000+ or above, not 90mm of even a branded 90mm Heatpiped cooler.

I build a 6000+ using a Artic Cooling Freezer for my cousin, and the fan is loud at 100% and it runs hotter than it needs to at 50% doing next to no load.

I learned my lesson and I built my own using a Noctua 120mm Heatsink, but I used a different faster fan and controled it by Mobo so its 50% most of time and even at 100% is about the same noise as the 90mm was but far cooler.

Your CPU is faster as a 6400+ so its hotter, you really need better cooling
 
After a very long interval of time, I managed to finally get one of the heatsinks that weren't manufactured defective.

Tada. 24C drop. 70C to 46C.
 
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