Just Ordered My Q6600 G0

[Van Diemen]

so i now have the Thermalright added and am currently running the CPU at stock speeds. and it idles at 40c??? is this right????

i have the clamp as tight as possible etc. so its all bolted down... followed instructions fine .... got the thermal paste on there.... nice thin layer.... but.... it seems loose if i push it with a little strength.... slides on the cpu in other words.

Its this normal... does it have a bit of play?

its okay, the Thermalright Extreme can twist very easily when installed, I'v been told its normal. But your temps are a little high, only by a few degrees.

 

[shep_no_platinum]

so on my Q6600 G0 what should i idle at.... my room is quite warm and its idleing at 40


that sound ok?

 

[HEADRAT]

Not too far off, mine are at 38, problem is under load TBH.

 

[ben16]

So if you've got the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme how many case fans do you need?

It sounds like you need one extra fan plus the two normal fans. Does this extra fan attach to the back of the case or onto the Thermalright itself?