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ak47carbine   10-12-2009 at 05:13:43 AM


I've read some reviews and comments that their i7 920 idle @ 30- 35. even slightly OC to 3.2ghz.

but mine, im running @ stock speed 2.66ghz. but still my temps at 40-45c..
is that normal?? by the way i've use the thermal paste that comes with the package.. and I applied in the heatsink..

and i use some other brand of thermal paste in the cpu...

is it my problem??

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ak47carbine wrote :

I've read some reviews and comments that their i7 920 idle @ 30- 35. even slightly OC to 3.2ghz.

but mine, im running @ stock speed 2.66ghz. but still my temps at 40-45c..
is that normal?? by the way i've use the thermal paste that comes with the package.. and I applied in the heatsink..

and i use some other brand of thermal paste in the cpu...

is it my problem??



You cant compare you temps to someone elsese unless you have the exact same case, same fans, same airflow, same video card, same ambient motherboard temp, and same ambient room temp.

So If you and I had the same exact setup and I live in Canada and my room temp is 50f would my processor temps be the same as yours if you lived Florida and your room temps were 80f?

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SpidersWeb   10-12-2009 at 06:53:40 AM

40-45C is fine.
Using a better paste may provide you with 3C less, and also making sure you've applied the correct amount and bolted the heatsink down tightly. Lots of guides on the net for correct application of thermal paste (not sure if you've read them or not).

The other factor is those other people might have had better air flow in their cases. I wouldn't worry about it myself, but if you start overclocking and the load temps get near the 70's, then I'd take a second look.


Edit: also if they're talking "CPU Temp" and you're talking "Core Temp", that's roughly 3-6C difference as well. Quick google search, first guy with your setup, claimed 37C in the BIOS (which is CPU temp), so core temp would be around (vaugely) 42-43C.
Just my 2c anyway, hopefully some more people will post up with their opinions too.


Message edited by SpidersWeb on 10-12-2009 at 06:59:04 AM
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ak47carbine   10-12-2009 at 09:53:55 AM


hmm.. im kinda frustrated.. because its like the performance of my intel stock cooler..
thus it have to do with the thermal paste?

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jsc   10-12-2009 at 08:59:06 PM

Here's a link to suggestions on how to apply thermal compound:
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index. [...] mitstart=5

As far as brands of thermal compound is concerned, I have never noticed a significant difference in any of the recognized brands. I use Arctic Silver AS5 or Ceramique.

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zipzoomflyhigh   10-12-2009 at 09:56:08 PM
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ak47carbine wrote :

I've read some reviews and comments that their i7 920 idle @ 30- 35. even slightly OC to 3.2ghz.

but mine, im running @ stock speed 2.66ghz. but still my temps at 40-45c..
is that normal?? by the way i've use the thermal paste that comes with the package.. and I applied in the heatsink..

and i use some other brand of thermal paste in the cpu...

is it my problem??



You cant compare you temps to someone elsese unless you have the exact same case, same fans, same airflow, same video card, same ambient motherboard temp, and same ambient room temp.

So If you and I had the same exact setup and I live in Canada and my room temp is 50f would my processor temps be the same as yours if you lived Florida and your room temps were 80f?

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ak47carbine   10-13-2009 at 12:07:01 AM


ok i see.. yah its like 80f.. i thought it is just me >.< ..
and my airflow is kinda sucks..

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ubernoobie   10-13-2009 at 02:50:13 AM

lol! my room temp in canada atm is 16C or 60F :D warmer than what zipzoomflyhigh said :D

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zipzoomflyhigh   10-13-2009 at 04:59:22 PM

ubernoobie wrote :

lol! my room temp in canada atm is 16C or 60F :D warmer than what zipzoomflyhigh said :D




And mines 84f with the A/C on!

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