E8400 weird temps

Ummm, if you know that it is seated correctly, and that the thermal interface material is applied in a very thin layer over the CPU correctly...

What programs did you look at the temps with. Did you try HWMonitor, and Core Temp?

If all else fails, remove the cooler, clean the CPU and the heat sink of goo... then apply a thin but full layer over the heat sink area itself. Then try and apply the heat sink straight down onto the top of the processor, give two little firm wiggles, and mount it on, wait 1 minute, and remove it by lifting as straight as possible.

Then simply look at the Integrated heat sink on the top of your processor. Either the heat sink will make excellent contact with the CPU, and the CPU would now have a nice tell all layer of thermal paste over it in an even manner.

Or it won't. Either way, you'll at least know if the heat sink is making FULL and Proper contact with the IHS on the top of your processor.

--Lupi

Hmm. DL and try the other two programs. You should have them anyways, as each is an excellent tool. HWMonitor and Core temp. See if they agree with your Bios.

Bios temp translation can be off, and has been off plenty of times before in lots of Bios. I assume you are using the newest Bios version as well?

--Lupi

And you are on Stock? That does blow. here, try this, Run Core temp and list the VID of your chip here. Then run CPUz and list what it says the Core voltage is as well.

--Lupi

Ok, I'll get that.

Ok.... BIOS is up to date.
Core Temp VID: 1.1875
CPU-Z voltage: 1.312
Oh and also for some reason my multipliers keep changing according to CPU-Z. They go from 9x to 6x constantly. That's just a side note.

Got the cure, just waiting for your reply!

Perfect. This will be easy and painless.

Disable speed step, or EIST in the Bios! Thats swapping your Multi from 9 to 6 to save power, etc.

Now... here is the key!!

Go into your Bios, and set your CPU VCore voltage to 1.1875

Save and re boot, and goggle at the new temps!!

Get to it!!

--Lupi

At this moment, you are running the processor with enough power for 4.0 Ghz, lol!! Lets get this done, and see if the temps are more normal, then you can think about adding more voltage for OCing! hehehe!

Back to where we started, only controlled, and with the faster speed to go with that high voltage!!!

--Lupi

YES!!!!!!!!!!! DUDE YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!!!!!!! MY IDLE TEMP IS 40C NOW!!!!! DUDE YOU ARE THE BEST. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Time for me to OC ^.-

Nice, my load temp is 50C

My voltage in CPU-z is 1.188V, and also, you consider those temps high? I think they are pretty okay.

Oh, load, lol!!

hehehehe!

But now you know how it works!

Haha

--Lupi

k thanks!

Well, I really would like to get to 3.5 Ghz. That's my first goal. If I can get higher than that, just tell meh your ideas! Right now I have it at 3.12 Ghz on stock voltage. XD Stable, and idle is 44C and load changes between 54C and 53C. I got 1000 more 3dmarks! (3DMark06)

Your CPU fan? yeah, there is a part of your BIOS that controls fan duty cycles. Turn the CPU one to manual control, then 100%.

Your cooler is what will hold you back now, my friend!

I will help a bit later! Gotta get food and junk!

--Lupi

I know your getting, "Food and Junk" lol, but along with the overclocking, I have a problem... I was going along great, got it up to 3.16 Ghz stable and cool, but when I went to 3.18, (FSB of 1414.00 or w/e) it made a loud beeping noise and said that I went to high on the FSB, please reset it. Now this is weird because I KNOW that the CPU can support 3.18 Ghz. And when I keep it like 3.18, it just boots in safe mode. I await your solution

Did you raise the VCore manually? You will reach a point to where you need more.

--Lupi

About how many volts do I need to raise it?

Ok

Hehe, night, and sure, I am on here alot! Better than 50c idle at stock, lol!!

--lupi

It's fine now that he lowered it, but still, he has a 1.2250 VID chip. They appear to range from 1.1000 to 1.2500 for 45 NM chips. So his is naturally high. He'll be back tomorrow!

My E8400 is at 3.6 GHZ with 1.18750 and it's completetly stable.Idle temps are at 33°C ,taht's a bit high because of high idle temperatures around 26°C in my room. Load temperatures never go over 43°C.I'm using a OCZ vendetta cooler.

Ok...... Uhhhhh urrrrrhhh, ehhhhh.... Real Temp says that my idle is 34c and my load is 42c. My sensors must be strange. Ok I tested them and there's movement of 7. Thanks Shadowthor! I'll continue my OC now...

Hey, Lupiron, I disable speedstep and set my power in vista to maximum performance, but my multipliers keep changing. Any ideas?

Ok, I'm taking a lil' break to play some Oblivion (which loads in literally no time at all. I mean literally, I can't find a loading screen.) So far I've got 3.5 Ghz, stable, 44c idle, 58c full load for about 30 minutes. 56c for short 3 min load. Voltage: 1.197
Also, I just ordered the Zalman CNPS9700 LED with next day shipping, so I'll have that in a lil bit.