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I7 920 temps with stock cooling + stock thermal

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  • CPUs
  • Overclocking
  • Intel i7
  • Cooling
  • Thermal Compound
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January 13, 2010 3:16:47 PM

Hello all, I just got an i7 920. i have no intention of overclocking it either so I am using the stock heatsink that came with it with the stock thermal paste. I am getting idle temps of around 54c - is that ok (normal)?

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January 13, 2010 3:46:13 PM

no repaste and reset HSF
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January 13, 2010 4:07:16 PM

what thermal paste should i use? AS5 or AC mx-2? What should I expect idle temps to be on stock cooling?
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January 13, 2010 4:39:09 PM

AS5 upper 30's low 40's depends on your ambient temp
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January 13, 2010 5:59:19 PM

Can I use rubbing alcohol to remove previous paste?
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January 13, 2010 6:09:59 PM

just a paper towel
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