87C in BIOS?? =O

.Max. · 15 Apr 2011 at 19:42

Hey, Finally got my PC done today as soon as I got my new case, this is my first build so sorry if I'm a bit noobish

So basicly haven't installed windows yet, but I gave it a quick test and turned it on and the BIOS was reading 87C after only a few seconds, also the Heatsink felt warm to touch.... Is this a thermomoter error? or is it really that hot? :eek:

I was cheap on the Cooler and got a Coolmaster TX3 for a tener, I also have 2 other fans in the case, 1 intake and 1 outtake, they were at full speed at the time. Although no fans on the Heatsink because it's too fidly and I don't have the patience haha

So... Is it a malfunction or should I get a new cooler? Also unlike before I can now have a watercooler, Any reccomendations? I was thinking CoolIT Eco ALC over the H50 simply because I prefer the look haha

Thanks

Surveyor · 15 Apr 2011 at 19:47

You really need a fan on the CPU cooler.

It wasn't designed to be a passive heatsink.

And what's with all the smilies?

.Max. · 15 Apr 2011 at 19:52

Surveyor said:
You really need a fan on the CPU cooler.

It wasn't designed to be a passive heatsink.

And what's with all the smilies?

Damn, Okay Thanks....

Not too sure.... I always use them

Surveyor · 15 Apr 2011 at 19:55

.Max. said:
Not too sure.... I always use them

One is enough.

.Max. · 15 Apr 2011 at 19:59

Surveyor said:
One is enough.

Okay, I'll remeber that

Thanks by the way

Garido · 15 Apr 2011 at 20:02

Have you had your heat problem sorted now?

.Max. · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:05

Thanks! But wow... I didnt realise it made that much of a difference :eek:

now at 22c at a small load

Surveyor · 17 Apr 2011 at 01:24

You're welcome :cool:

Just thought I'd join in

EniGmA1981 · 17 Apr 2011 at 07:32

.Max. said:
Although no fans on the Heatsink because it's too fidly and I don't have the patience

That's gotta be one of the most jaw dropping statements I've ever seen on here!!

They fit fans to these things for a reason dude! Not just to make your life hard!

87c is not good, you're lucky you didn't cause some damage there pal!

.Max. · 17 Apr 2011 at 09:49

EniGmA1981 said:
That's gotta be one of the most jaw dropping statements I've ever seen on here!!

They fit fans to these things for a reason dude! Not just to make your life hard!

87c is not good, you're lucky you didn't cause some damage there pal!

Haha, Yeah sorry I didn't think it would make a 67C decrease :eek:

Haha but it was pretty fidly

Although I have an ECO Alt coming.... I was too tempted... But seeing as I'm gettin 70C running folding at home on all four cores, it might be worth it

Edit: Glad I did orer a new cooler :eek:

Hitting 90C when video encoding.... Dayumm

trisp · 17 Apr 2011 at 11:14

My faces while reading this thread

cjgardens · 17 Apr 2011 at 21:23

trisp said:
My faces while reading this thread

spleenharvester · 18 Apr 2011 at 03:51

I'd say you need a reseat and a touch more thermal compound maybe? lack of a fan shouldn't cause that much difference when you've got an intake and an outtake going.