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[Things change I've changed]

Maybe Try this instead of speedfan.

Still the same readings, really nice app tho, think I'll use that instead of speed fan, anyway I'm gonna try reseating the mine one more time tonight, if that does'nt work I'll order the ninja, cheers

 

[Things change I've changed]

thats an odd way of applying the paste

i always apply the paste on the core and spread it evenly over
i use my finger to do it although others use a credit card

i do the same on the heatsink

(covering the core and sink surface using a very thin layer)

then get them both together

when you remove the cooler, is the paste fully spread on the cpu?

intresting, I'll try that way of doing it tonight when I finish work, thanks

 

[Beenom]

intresting, I'll try that way of doing it tonight when I finish work, thanks

But I think you have to use like a plastic bag over your finger to prevent any skin oil or dirt being transferred onto the paste. <madness> do you just use a naked finger p) or use a plastic bag over it and then spread it?

 

[maddness]

But I think you have to use like a plastic bag over your finger to prevent any skin oil or dirt being transferred onto the paste. <madness> do you just use a naked finger p) or use a plastic bag over it and then spread it?

i suppose to use the thin plastic meat bag

but im too lazy to go downstairs lol

 

[Devious]

Still the same readings, really nice app tho, think I'll use that instead of speed fan, anyway I'm gonna try reseating the mine one more time tonight, if that does'nt work I'll order the ninja, cheers

Well you shouldnt be hitting those temps at stock volts even with the stock cooler i would say. Not sure whether the Ninja would make 'that' much of a difference as that scythe mine is supposed to be good

 

[Pulseammo]

I've never ever trusted this grain of rice thing. You can obviously check though, put the heatsink on, then take it off again to see the coverage. The way I do it is by putting as much as needed to cover in a thin layer around the middle of the cpu. Don't use masses, im not talking about that sort of coverage, but I've never trusted the heatsink to spread it on its own.

Things you can use to spread: Non-powered plastic glove, old credit card, plastic sandwich bag over your finger, whatever really as long as it isn't going to flake.

 

[Devious]

I've never ever truested this grain of rice thing. You can obviously check though, put the heatsink on, then take it off again to see the coverage. The way I do it is by putting as much as needed to cover in a thin layer around the middle of the cpu. Don't use masses, im not talking about that sort of coverage, but I've never trusted the heatsink to spread it on its own.

Things you can use to spread: Non-powered plastic glove, old credit card, plastic sandwich bag over your finger, whatever really as long as it isn't going to flake.

Ive always used the grain of rice method with my A64's and when it came to remove the heatsink it had spread evenly around the full face of the IHS.

Ive just reapplied liquid metal again instead of my AS5 and im seeling 6 deg lower, not that i recommend it lol

 

[Stelly]

Ok my computer keeps cutting out... whats up now??

Please reply here

Stelly

 

[Stelly]

Ok lads why is my chip running at 80 degrees C???

 

[Journey]

Ok lads why is my chip running at 80 degrees C???

Because God has cursed you never to get your machine running properly ever

I'd say BIOS over exagerating, or maybe there is too much paster, or even possibly bad contact between the HSF and CPU heat spreader.

 

[Legless]

Sorry to ask a n00b question, but have seen many ppl talking about the ES conroes? What are they, and why are ppl after them? Whats the difference with a standard E conroe? I'm new to this conroe business, and want to upgrade, but am a bit confused...

 

[Stelly]

Because God has cursed you never to get your machine running properly ever

I'd say BIOS over exagerating, or maybe there is too much paster, or even possibly bad contact between the HSF and CPU heat spreader.

change the block a little but a smug little more thermal paste on now we are on 26c

Stelly

 

[Journey]

Sorry to ask a n00b question, but have seen many ppl talking about the ES conroes? What are they, and why are ppl after them? Whats the difference with a standard E conroe? I'm new to this conroe business, and want to upgrade, but am a bit confused...

ES = Engineering Sample. These are sent out by Intel prior to realesing the actual CPU's for sale in the retail market so that mobo makers etc can test them.

ES are no better than Retail, other than sometimes having an unlocked multi.

 

[lucifersam]

change the block a little but a smug little more thermal paste on now we are on 26c

Stelly

glad you finally got it working, they should have given it to you for free with the amount of stress it caused!

 

[Legless]

ES = Engineering Sample. These are sent out by Intel prior to realesing the actual CPU's for sale in the retail market so that mobo makers etc can test them.

ES are no better than Retail, other than sometimes having an unlocked multi.

Thanks for the reply, thought i was missing out on some top secret Conroe... Think i'll stick with getting an E6600, seems a good performer for the price...

 

[3dfX]

sig test *sigh* lol

I'm gonna start a Conroe/3D bench only thread - 100% my forte

 

[Gerard]

Concerning thermal paste application, i just put a small amount in the middle then plonk the heatsink ontop of it. If you take it off normally the whole centre area of the heat spreader is covered nicely which is where the core is located anyway.

 

[lucifersam]

Concerning thermal paste application, i just put a small amount in the middle then plonk the heatsink ontop of it. If you take it off normally the whole centre area of the heat spreader is covered nicely which is where the core is located anyway.

you dont just want the area where the core is covered it all needs to be covered to allow greater surface area for heat dissipation

 

[Gerard]

you dont just want the area where the core is covered it all needs to be covered to allow greater surface area for heat dissipation

Ive not noticed any difference having the whole surface covered or just the central area covered.

 

[3dfX]

I use cling film on the fav finger

Make sure you have a decent covering on the chip your applying the heatsink, the grain of rice x1, x2 is a good rule of thumb but doesn't ensure your covering say .5mm over the complete surface unless you check after mounting once.

Too much and too little can cause problems overheating: i'd say check via the temp sensors; but they are notoriously inaccurate!