GuOD Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 I'm currently using a zalman 7000 alcu but i'm waiting for my xp-90 to arrive. (HOPEFULLY it will be cooler). I have an x2 4400+ @ 2.5ghz w/ 1.39 volts. prime95 with both cores gets temps up to about 58-60 after 2 lines complete (dunno what they are exactly, but it goes to the third line) and i'm worried this is too hot? what would be a safe temp range for this core? will the xp-90 help my situation at all? I'm going to increase the speed of my case fans near the cpu (antec tricools in a p180) so hopefully that will help too, any advice is appreciated! Thanks. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp1019 Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 That is pretty warm. The XP-90 coupled with a good high CFM fan should help those temps considerably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuOD Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 I sleep in the same room as my computer so I hate noise I got a nexus real silent 92mm fan for the xp-90. I guess this wasn't the greatest idea? I guess for now I can try lowering voltages/clock until I get something safe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THunDA Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 I got a nexus real silent 92mm fan for the xp-90. I guess this wasn't the greatest idea?You still might get them down a little with the xp90.. Just remeber that good wire management and airflow in your case helps with cpu temps also.. Not sure what TIM your using either..but if you dont have it already it might help to pick up some Artic Silver 5 while your at it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuOD Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 Thanks, I've been using AS5 I just cranked up my case fans to medium and ran for about 20mins, it capped off at 57c with both cores having no problems. only 1.39 volts too. I don't think it's gonna get any cooler than this unfortunately. looks like I got a good chip, just that my cooling is inadequate, i'll probably have to get a better 92mm fan for my xp=90, does anyone have any recommendations? hopefully one that isnt too loud while idling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pescadoman Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 something isn't right. what are you using to record the temps? I have a x2 4200, that is essentially the same cept for the cache, and i don't get over 40c under full load. We share the same case. something just isn't right here. with smartguardian, right now i am at 24c at idle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pescadoman Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 BTW. I am running 2.75 @ 1.6 volts as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuOD Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 I'm using everest to detect temps. i'm showing 34c at idle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveryochest Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 you should also try remounting the heatsink. there is a possibility that the heatsink in not making good contact with the cpu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george__ Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 you should also try remounting the heatsink. there is a possibility that the heatsink in not making good contact with the cpu. I Agree, Or could be cuz ur case air flow is bad somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pescadoman Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 it seems everest is discontinued. How about seeing what smart guardian says, so i can better compare? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
finagle69 Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 it seems everest is discontinued. How about seeing what smart guardian says, so i can better compare? http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4181 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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