Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 temperatures

[Sul]

Hey guys,

Just fitted in my quad core today and checking the temps - Asus probe is giving me about 50C for the processor on idle and 49 for the mobo.. is this a bit high? The room is a bit stuffy/warm, but I don't remember getting temps this high for my AMD X2.

Thanks,

Sul

 

[Sul]

Just installed speedfan and core temps are around 40 - 45C

How much will the temps go down as the thermal paste settles? Just installed it today.. read somewhere temps are meant to go down as the paste settles.

 

[Sul]

I'm using the Noctua NH-U12F cooler with arctic silver paste. Not overclocked at the moment, just running at stock speeds.

 

[Sul]

So I guess this is what's considered "normal" temperatures for the quad cores?

 

[Sul]

Just fired up microsoft flight sim and the temp went up to 70C o.O

 

[Sul]

LOL and that doesn't even use more than 2 cores at anywhere near full load.

Need to sort cooling tbh asap.

FSX supports 4 cores now, after SP1.

 

[Sul]

Lappage!

You need to lap them!



4tw!

What temperature differences are you reporting before/after lapping? I'm considering it, but I need to know it's worth the effort!

 

[Sul]

hmm.. I'll run FSX again and see how my cores are being used. I'm pretty sure the activity levels were spiked up on all 4 cores. Will check again and get back to you..

 

[Sul]

Just reseated my CPU/heatsink and it's now idling at 40C and doesn't go over 50C under load (according to speedfan and pc probe)