i5 @ 4ghz bundle only running at 2.8ghz

matt1981 · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:04

Prime 95 is is going up to the high 90s

matthewprince · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:12

Do you have to apply thermal paste to the underneath of the h50? , if so wouldnt arctic silver and the h50 be the best way to get the temps down?

matt1981 · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:20

Thats what I applied, also came with the kit.

Is anything likely to stress the cpu like prime95 in real life though?

Nocky24 · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:20

matthewprince said:
Do you have to apply thermal paste to the underneath of the h50? , if so wouldnt arctic silver and the h50 be the best way to get the temps down?

The pre-applied tim is good stuff and going as5 or mx3 may only take 2 or 3 degrees off if that. However i think its worth a reseat looking at those temps and possibly a push/pull config with a good set of fans on the rad.
Also if you really want to you could tweak your vcore down and stability check after.

matt1981 · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:26

Nocky24 said:
The pre-applied tim is good stuff and going as5 or mx3 may only take 2 or 3 degrees off if that. However i think its worth a reseat looking at those temps and possibly a push/pull config with a good set of fans on the rad.
Also if you really want to you could tweak your vcore down and stability check after.

I think I might see what tech support suggest, as I dont want to void my warranty by touching things I know little about. The part attached to the heat sink is firmly inplace, so I dont know what it could be.

deus3x · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:30

I would load the OCUK profile and read some guides about overclocking. Once happy lower the vcore and test for stability. All systems can vary so finding the sweet spot on yours will take some time

matt1981 · 27 Feb 2010 at 12:32

OK cool, could you link me up?

Also ive taken the side of the case off, and the temps are about 10c lower! :eek:

matt1981 · 27 Feb 2010 at 13:17

Well im making progress.

Had the radiator fan the wrong way round for starters :eek:

And I just added another fan to the radiator, idles are all around 40c instead of 50c!!