Antec 620 & Ivy

HankScorpio · 3 Jul 2012 at 17:18

Does anyone use the 620 with an Ivy?

I've got it and my current settings 4.2Ghz + 1.130v pump out an average 55c 24/7 load folding temp, IBT max 65c.

I think these temps seem pretty normal, it's just when I try to get a stable 4.5 OC It requires 1.25+ volts and the temps go 80c-92c+ And I've seen people go 1.3-4volts and get these temps.

I tried going 1.350v to test for a max OC and the temps went instantly over tjmax in IBT

Is this normal for my cooler? I don't think there's a problem with the paste/needs reseating, considering my current settings.

Do I need a better push fan? (Also notice it's not properly connected due to lack of proper screws)

HankScorpio · 4 Jul 2012 at 16:48

No one got any ideas if this is normal or a bit high?

djabs786 · 4 Jul 2012 at 16:51

your temps at 4.2ghz seem fine, but reaching 80c+ is too much at 4.5ghz. Ivy bridge is definitely hotter when it comes to overclocking.

HankScorpio · 4 Jul 2012 at 17:12

Do you think it's my cooler then, or perhaps maybe I need to remove the IHS and apply high quality paste to reduce temps?

Would've at least expected to get 4.5Ghz stable at under 80-90c in IBT.

djabs786 · 4 Jul 2012 at 17:19

The paste that comes pre applied to the cooler is high quality stuff. You could try reseating and replacing paste and hopefully it would bring the temps down.

HankScorpio · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:23

I meant under the ivybridge chip itself, slicing it open with a blade and replacing intel's gunk.

No paste came with the cooler and I used a rice grain of artic silver 5.

djabs786 · 4 Jul 2012 at 18:30

personally i wouldnt risk it, but its up to you and you'd need to find a good guide to do it.