Would a NB temp of 52c when gaming damage it?

[lanparty313]

Or should I not worry?

[ReMoose]

dont worry.

[lanparty313]

It's 51c when idle also. Would it reduce the lifespan or anything, seeing as it's at above 50c almost 24/7? Like, is it worth it for me to take the time of taking my mobo out and stuff to fix it? Or will it not have any effect on the lifespan of my mobo or whatever?

[MonkOfThePast]

shuold be fine mine runs at 56 load ive had the board since it came out

[lanparty313]

Thanks - I'll stop worrying then

 

While I'm on the subject, a PWMIC temp of 46c, and a HD temp of 43c (both at idle) are ok, right? I think they are, just need confirmation lol.

[tasr]

lanparty313

 

This is a very good thread by soundx98; Temps Too High on keeping the PWMIC, and the MOSFET cool. Hope this helps you.

 

You can adjust the speed of the chipset fan if it is plugged into the motherboard. Go into the BIOS, under PC health > “NB Fan Fully On…” at 40ºC.

 

Basically this will set the fans to full speed (RPM). I prefer the fan spinning faster and it’s not that much nosier. If it's to loud adjust the temp up a bit.

 

A good chipset replacement one is the Evercool VC-RE. It’s quieter and a lot of people get a 5ºC - 10ºC drop in temp. Use AS5 when installing the new one

 

If you decide to order a new one do DFI-Street a favor and use the link in Happy_Games signature for the VC-RE chipset cooler. DFI-Street gets a credit and that helps fund the Street.

[calvintang]

it will operate fine up to 70c i think..

[BadWillHunting]

However, the chipset getting hot can limit your overclock potential at some point. I see you're running an AC Freezer Pro, so you must either be interested in good cooling, quiet operation and/or overclocking, so I'd recommend the VC-RE chipset cooler swtich even if just for sound reasons, since when that stock NF4 HSF spins up, it sounds like a Boeing 737 taking off.

 

When overclocking, my NF4 chipset temp sometimes hits 55C or so WITH the VC-RE and Arctic Ceramique... so your temp isn't dangerously high or anythig.

[lanparty313]

Thanks. I actually have Vantec CCB-A1C installed - I installed it right after I had verified that my board was not DOA. I guess I put too much AS5 on, and that is causing the high temps. Now I have my board up and running inside the case, I'd much prefer not to have to remove it just to reseat it, though.

 

Yeah, I am concerned about noise (my comp is in my bedroom), and also intend to overclock (actually I just started, not got far yet though!).

 

Thanks for the links tasr. I think I'll leave the cooler 'as is' for now, and then maybe reseat it on a rainy day when I'm feeling confident!

[BadWillHunting]

Thanks. I actually have Vantec CCB-A1C installed - I installed it right after I had verified that my board was not DOA. I guess I put too much AS5 on, and that is causing the high temps. Now I have my board up and running inside the case, I'd much prefer not to have to remove it just to reseat it, though.

 

Yeah, I am concerned about noise (my comp is in my bedroom), and also intend to overclock (actually I just started, not got far yet though!).

 

Thanks for the links tasr. I think I'll leave the cooler 'as is' for now, and then maybe reseat it on a rainy day when I'm feeling confident!

 

 

When you reseat the Vantec, be sure to use the amount specified by the instruction on the Arctic Silver site... since AS5 can be risky to components with exposed electronics (the resistors on the perimeter of the NF4 chip). Too much TIM paste can effect more than temps.