Prime95 temps...hmm...

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 01:24

Hey guys, just started a run on prime (stock 3.4) to test out temps but I stopped about 10mins in....

Because I DL'd "core temp" and was reading an average of 78c, now at 30c on like 2% load compared to 100%.

What should I do,is it my HS that is the problem? its "Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro."

Also can someone recommend a temp monitor for windows?

RTJ

hyperst · 20 Feb 2011 at 02:08

more info needed, make and model of CPU for starters and maybe someone can help

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 02:11

Oh sorry...

Intel 2600K on the asus P8P67 MB.

RTJ

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 02:21

To note... idle or low temps are now around the 35c mark, not 30c.

RTJ

hyperst · 20 Feb 2011 at 03:08

I would say that was a little high, have you made sure all the little plugs on the CPU heat sink have engaged through the back of the mother board correct, have you a case with a hole around the CPU area so you can take off the side panel and check

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 16:23

Yeah, they all seem fine and connected to the MB.

I have a Corsair H50 I was going to return due to the 120mm setup not fitting to the 140mm fan on the back of the case...

But I have instead bought a fan adaptor so will receive that on Tuesday and will fit the system.

Will that make a difference, it surely must be better for cooling?

RTJ

Danm54 · 20 Feb 2011 at 16:28

Has Prime stopped because of high temps or is it a rounding error, hardware failure etc?

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 16:33

No, I stopped Prime myself due to the high temps, was a bit worried so I didnt continue with the tests..

chaparral · 20 Feb 2011 at 18:16

rip-the-jacker said:
Hey guys, just started a run on prime (stock 3.4) to test out temps but I stopped about 10mins in....

Because I DL'd "core temp" and was reading an average of 78c,

First thing to check is what voltage is your cpu at when it at 100% load ??

Use cpu-z to check the voltage while running prime

As using to high a voltage will send the cpu temps sky high..

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 18:47

Installed CPU-Z and about to run Prime when I noticed that the core speed is saying around about 1600MHz?

What the deuce?

RTJ

chaparral · 20 Feb 2011 at 19:17

rip-the-jacker said:
Installed CPU-Z and about to run Prime when I noticed that the core speed is saying around about 1600MHz?

What the deuce?

RTJ

That normal...

Intel Speed step down clocks the core speed & voltage when the system is idle or under very light load...

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 19:25

ahh right, cheers man, will run Prime and then post the Vs

RTJ

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 19:28

The highest that the Voltage is going to is - 1.112V

Temps were about to hit 80c, man, something must be wrong no?

RTJ

chaparral · 20 Feb 2011 at 19:32

rip-the-jacker said:
Temps were about to hit 80c, man, something must be wrong no?

RTJ

Yes something is wrong to get them temps...

Think it be best if you remove the CPU cooler and redone the Thermal paste

Zeebedy · 20 Feb 2011 at 19:34

Yeah was thinking that, I have a fan adaptor coming so I can use the Corsair H50, that will be tuesday so will swap them around and leave the air cooling for now. Will post how a I get on soon...

Thanks for the input Chaparral!

RTJ

Zeebedy · 23 Feb 2011 at 20:54

Hey guys,

Just installed the H50, im getting temps:

IDLE - mid 40c
LOAD - 60-65c

What am I doing wrong, there is a solid connection between the paste and components. Is it a hardware issue, possibly the CPU?

RTJ

Zeebedy · 23 Feb 2011 at 21:10

oh, and the Voltage got up to a max of

1.20V

RTJ

Zeebedy · 23 Feb 2011 at 22:13

Also guys what temp program should I be using, as CPUID is saying mid 40s for temp and Core temp is saying LOW 30s. BIG difference?

RTJ

hyperst · 23 Feb 2011 at 22:19

try realtemp, also a max of 65c is much better, but should be lower I would have thought

Zeebedy · 23 Feb 2011 at 22:22

Will give that a try man, and yeah is it a bit better from before but liek you said still quite high

Will report back with realtemp!

RTJ