Core i7 at 45-48 c idle, should I reseat my HSF?

[craig hallworth]

Hi Guys,

I've got a core i7 920 running at 3.7 ghz with 1.35 volts and a Coolermaster V8 cooler on there. Right now the temps of the cpu are around 45-48 c at idle (no idea what at load). Does this seem about right to you guys? It seems a bit high to me considering the V8 is supposed to be a pretty good air cooler. Let me know your thoughts on this. By the way, I've got good airflow in the case so don't think this is an issue.

Craig

 

[jeanluclariviere]

From what i've read, a few people were running their i7s at a little above 60c at full load with a mild overclock. so it doesnt seem that strange..

 

[Liderc]

Seems somewhat normal for 1.35v. Load temps are what really matter, so toss it on prime for a minute or so and make sure you don't go past 85C.

For reference, my lapped TRUE at 4.0 idles at 40-44C with 1.26v, goes to 80-86C(1.31v load) after 10mins of small ffts prime 95. It's safe to run these chips much hotter than older tech, but as I suggested, 85C is the max I would want to hit while running full load for stability testing.

 

[merlinbadman]

Those temp seem ok, especially for an OC.

To compare, my i7 with stock cooling at 2.66 (stock) idles at those kind of temps. So you are doing well imo

 

[kazeus]

not sure but mine idles around 35C and full load peaks at 79-80C thats @ 3.8ghz, 1.35v. core and using the v8 as well.

you sure the cooler installed correctly? ie. manual shows to install it upside down but you should do the opposite