I7-920 temperature problems!!! WOW

[zeroxerxes]

I have cpu-z on and when I didn't even mess around with the stock i7 920 I was getting 48 C on realtemp. I then went into bios and barely touched the multiplier from 12 to 15, then 134 mhz to 140mhz. Now I'm at 67 C? WTF. Even at stock, 48 C shouldn't be that high.

On cpu-z it says core speed 1683.8 MHz. And real temp is showing 67 C WTF?

I'm using arctic cooling freezer 7 pro...I need help guys..

 

[Lmeow]

How much thermal paste did you use? And are you sure you have adequate airflow in your case?

Otherwise, I wouldn't be too surprised if your Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro can't handle the i7 920's heat, a Q6600 with a lower TDP of 105W overclocked to 3.0 GHz managed to get to 89°C load in one review.

As for the 1638.8 MHz reading, Intel SpeedStep might be on reducing the core speed, but 67°C idle @ 1638.8 MHz is pretty high.

 

[Bartendalot]

Try cleaning off, then re-applying thermal paste as instructed here: http://www.arcticsilver.com/intel_application_method.html

Then re-seating the heatsink. The 1366 brackets are sometimes tricky to get proper contact.

I was going into the 90's C in Prime95 with my i7 930 until I finally got the seating right. Now at 60C under load.

Good luck!

 

[zeroxerxes]

Thanks guys, I'll try that in the morning. If it's a no-go, what other heatsink do you guys recommend for my i7 920?

 

[blackhawk1928]

I have a Cooler Master V8 with Artic Silver 5 with an i7 920 D0 on stock speed (2.67Ghz) and I idle at 24-26C during winter (when ambient temps are lower) and idle between 28-32C during summer. Under load, on prime 95, I usually don't go past 50C. V8 is pretty heavy/big but it does its Job. I think its a bit over priced, but It's really good.

 

[Bluescreendeath]

My room is around 78-80'F, and my i7 always idled around 40-43'C.
This is with the Mugen2 Cooler (equal to the V8) and my new and smaller CM N520 cooler.

 

[MRFS]

> If it's a no-go, what other heatsink do you guys recommend for my i7 920?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202&Tpk=N82E16819115202

CPU Socket Type = LGA 1366

$5 part should do the job just fine:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/lga13sobbowi.html


A good thermal compound won't hurt either


Research history is here:

http://www.supremelaw.org/systems/heatsinks/warning.htm


p.s. Pass it on, because Intel's heatsink and fan are quite adequate;
it's their stupid push-pins that are defective and should be removed.


MRFS

 

[Bluescreendeath]

cheap hyper 212?

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

If it fits: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018&cm_re=Noctua-_-35-608-018-_-Product

I own one of these puppies and it keeps an i7 920 @ 4GHz (HT on) around 30C on Idle and max of around 45C on load.

Mind you it is installed in a LianLi PC-X2000 case (which has 3x140mm fans in the front and one in the back).

 

[Bartendalot]

If you are planning to keep it running at stock speeds, the Intel heatsink should be fine if properly seated (the brackets MRFS linked to seem like a good idea to insure contact).

If you will be overclocking - and that chip is great for oc'ing!, you should pick up an aftermarket cooler. The Noctua listed in the above post is one of the best air-cooling units if it will fit in your case and you can afford $90.

A less expensive alternative is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055 for $50 after rebate.

Also be sure to use good thermal paste like Arctic Silver 5 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007