Kraken x60 Problem! Please Help!!!

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iffyxpepsic0la

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I just bought the kraken x60 and installed it. I overclocked my cpu (i5 3570k) to 4.5 ghz and ran prime95 and my temps were almost hitting 90c on one core!!! I saw that other people with worse coolers were getting better overclocking results? what should i do? return the kraken x60, get new thermal paste, anything please help me!!
 
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Sounds to me:

1 excessively high vcore
2 poor mounting/ improper installation
3 the paste is spread poorly or excessive use of paste
4 very poor case ventilation

Any of these or a combination could be the culprit
 
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I used the pre-applied thermal paste. I have decent cooling, but i think i'm having the poor mounting problem. The part that lays on top of the cpu was very hard to put in and i had to force it in. Should I try to take the radiator off the top and remount it or buy new thernal paste?

 
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I would do both.

I'd remove it and clean both surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent. I'd then dry fit the Kraken before the actual mounting to be sure the fitment is good. If not, consult the manual or call the manufacturer and get their suggestions. When remounting it, ensure that it is set up for your particular CPU socket (it sounds like it is configurable for different sockets).

There are many methods to apply thermal paste. Apply a pea sized drop to both the CPU and the Kraken, and use some type of spreader (I'd carefully use a razor blade, but even a piece of cardboard would work in a pinch, I'd imagine) to lightly coat both surfaces. Less is more; you just want enough to fill any minute imperfections and provide a good seal between the two surfaces. Ensure that the Kraken is mounted so that the 2 surfaces are tight together.

Here's a link to Tom's thermal paste reviews: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274824-29-thermal-compound-roundup-2011 . Arctic Cooling MX4 seems to be well liked, and a good performer.

 
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Thanks I just bought new thermal paste and i'm waiting for it in the mail. I really hope it starts working correctly, also I noticed the fans speed go up and down randomly and the radiator makes a weird noise like something is moving in it every once and a while.
 
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Fan speed will go up and down if you have a program setup to monitor and adjust to temperature. As far as I recall, some fans are capable of adjusting to temperature as well, but I doubt this is the case with your issue.

I'd check to be sure that your rad is mounted correctly and that there is minimal vibration and no hardware is rattling. Be sure fans are mounted correctly as well. If it is a vibration issue, but it is installed correctly, consider using rubber bits when mounting the assembly.



 
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