SysChat is a free online computer support community. Ask questions, share resources, contribute knowledge and discuss technology. Join our growing community to access all features. Register Now!

SysChat » Hardware Tech Support » Motherboards » cpu heating up a lot

Motherboards

Which motherboard is best for me? etc.... Discuss all the diffrent motherboards and problems that come with them!

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 02-04-2008, 09:04 AM
shaun shaun is offline
Member
 
About:
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 91
shaun is on a distinguished road

Default cpu heating up a lot


I just finished with a new build and im getting a CPU Temperature of 63 degrees celsius.. I have a Intel Q6600 Quad Core CPU and a Thermaltake / Silent 775D / Socket 775 / Copper Core / Copper Heatpipes / CPU Fan.
I have applied thermal paste (Zerotherm Thermal Paste) on the CPU and the heatsink and it is still 63 to 67 degrees celsius. What should i do?
EDIT: The thermal paste is a little dry after applying it...



Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 02-04-2008, 05:20 PM
lurkswithin's Avatar
lurkswithin lurkswithin is offline
Senior Member
 
About:
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,233
lurkswithin has a spectacular aura aboutlurkswithin has a spectacular aura aboutlurkswithin has a spectacular aura about

Default


At Idle the temp on that chip is about 62 C so you are not that high for operations in games.

You can "Lap" the heatsink and see if that helps bring the temp down a bit!

How to Lap a Heatsink

Even though that heatsink/fan may have come as matched to the chip it is probably on the low end for cooling....Change it to a better rated heatsink/fan combo....or replace the fan with a faster one!

Other options would be to make sure there is clean clear airflow throughout the computer. If you built it make sure ALL fans are moving the air in the right direction(be surprised at how many reverse fans so they slow air movement!)

Duct the air from around the chip so that the fan is pulling only cool outside air and not preheated air from within the computer.



Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 02-07-2008, 09:04 PM
lechatte lechatte is offline
Junior Member
 
About:
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3
lechatte is on a distinguished road

Default


If your thermal paste is dry, it probably won't make good thermal contact. I'd try replacing with fresh paste to see if that helps. The purpose of the paste is to fill the tiny crevaces and imprefections on the surface of the heatsink. Unless the heatsink is really warped, machining it won't do much for you. Cheaper to buy a bigger 'sink.

But 63C doesn't sound too bad.



Reply With Quote
Reply





Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is on
Smilies are on
[IMG] code is on
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are on



» Ads



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54