Need a cheap motherboard

[akhellbinder]

Hello, i just got my QX6700 replaced, and im still getting very high temps. The Intel support guy said that since it has been replaced, it can only be 2 things. Either its not fitted properly ( i refitted it 2 times), if its not that, its the power voltage regulator, or something thats defective. Now i need a new motherboard.

My old one is a Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, so i would prefer if it was a gigabyte. Are there any motherboards with the same specs as this one, thats cheap? Because i cant find any place to buy this motherboard.

Thanks.

 

[GhislainG]

I agree with the Intel support person. What are the temps and how did you install the HSF?

 

[akhellbinder]

The temps im getting are 50-55 idle, then after a while 60+. Playing games, 70-75, then after a while 80+.

I installed the heat sink fan by following a guide made by intel i found on youtube, and did exactly what they said in the video.

 

[o1die]

Check for a bios update from gigabyte. I would also touch the heatsink while running. If you don't get burned, then you're ok. Many temp readings are inaccurate; your cpu won't get damaged running up to 70c. Intel cpus will throttle down automatically if the temp gets too high.

 

[akhellbinder]

By throttle down, you mean increase the fan speed right? Forgot to mention ive got the fan running 100% speed all the time. I was told it will auto shut down if it gets too hot, but come on, it cant be healthy for it to be running 70+ constantly in long play sessions.

 

[GhislainG]

The temps im getting are 50-55 idle, then after a while 60+. Playing games, 70-75, then after a while 80+.

I installed the heat sink fan by following a guide made by intel i found on youtube, and did exactly what they said in the video.

What heat paste did you use and how much did you apply? A very very thin layer? Applying too much paste can cause that type of problem.

 

[akhellbinder]

What heat paste did you use and how much did you apply? A very very thin layer? Applying too much paste can cause that type of problem.

First time i used the thermal paste already applied to the intel box heat sink fan, second time, a friend gave me something called arctic silver, and told me to put a very thin line, and spread it out with a credit card.

 

[akhellbinder]

Cant edit, guess i havent posted enough. Im using CoreTemp to see temps. I was told its the best.

 

[GhislainG]

What temps and voltages are displayed in the BIOS (I don't always trust software to report temps)? What happens if the fan isn't running 100% all the time?

What's the core voltage and multiplier reported by CPU-Z at idle and on load?

What is the room temperature and is your case properly vented? What else is installed in that system?

 

[akhellbinder]

What temps and voltages are displayed in the BIOS (I don't always trust software to report temps)? What happens if the fan isn't running 100% all the time?

What's the core voltage and multiplier reported by CPU-Z at idle and on load?

What is the room temperature and is your case properly vented? What else is installed in that system?

Core voltage: 1.2

Mutiplier: switches between x 6 and x 10. When the core speed goes from 1.6 to 2.66, the mutipliers goes up awell.

Case is properly vented i think. My hand gets cold if i hold it over where there is some sort of big plastic pipe.

Room temp are about 18-20c

my spec is

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 kentsfield 2.66 ghz
Gigabyte 965p-ds3
Geforce 6600
3 gigabyte ddr2 dual chan ram

 

[o1die]

Core temp isn't accurate with all motherboards. That's why I recommended you touch the heatsink. The temps in the bios are usually the most accurate.

 

[akhellbinder]

Core temp isn't accurate with all motherboards. That's why I recommended you touch the heatsink. The temps in the bios are usually the most accurate.

I checked the BIOS. CoreTemp appears to be correct. I was thinking of buying ASUS P5K AiLifestyle Series.

Is that better or worse than Gigabyte 965p-DS3?

 

[o1die]

Is there anything else wrong with your system, besides high temps? A new motherboard won't change your temps. It would be cheaper to change your heatsink than the motherboard. Check newegg's open box section for one of the massive square heatsinks; any of them will give you lower temps than Intel's stock heatsink. Some go for around $25-30 shipped. You may have to remove the board to install them, but it's not that hard.

 

[GhislainG]

o1die is correct about touching the heatsink. If you can keep your fingers on it for several seconds, then it's fine. A different motherboard might report lower temps, but using a better cooler will be less expensive.

 

[akhellbinder]

o1die is correct about touching the heatsink. If you can keep your fingers on it for several seconds, then it's fine. A different motherboard might report lower temps, but using a better cooler will be less expensive.

The intel guy said that the voltage regulator, or whatever it is called has to be the problem then. He said that i have to replace the motherboard. I already tryed with 2 other coolers. Nothing seems to help. Ive tryed alot of things over the past month.

 

[akhellbinder]

I guess the ultimate test is that i take my CPU and test it on a friends computer, and see what temps hes getting.