Should I lap my E5200 to lower temps?

Spooter · 18 Dec 2009 at 23:24

I have just built a ITX system based around the Zotac 9300 board and would like to overclock my 5200 slightly if possible.

Problem is my temps are to high with the Low Profile Akasa Cooler.

Idle Temp - 31/39c

Max Temp Running Prime95 40 mins - 79c

My current thermal compound is Akasa AK-455.

Would lapping my E5200 and using possibly a better thermal compound lower the temps much more?

Spooter · 18 Dec 2009 at 23:28

Just the stock settings so 2.5Ghz

Spooter · 18 Dec 2009 at 23:37

Lol no not kidding you about the cooler.

What low profile cooler would you recommend then?

Spooter · 19 Dec 2009 at 00:08

H50 wouldn't fit.

Not sure what the clearance is in the case hard to see but its not much.

My case is a Lian Li PC-Q07B Mini-ITX.

Someone has offered me a stock cooler from MM so that might be worth a try.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=15556188#post15556188

Might try and undervolt but really wanna get the best cooler in the possible and get the cpu to 3/3.4