Gak Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I'm asking for your help because i do not know what more to do! I'm not new to replacing coolers and applying thermal greases so i know all the rules to follow! I bought a Vantec Iceberq to replace my stock chipset cooler and i was expecting thing to be a little better. However they are even worse... The damn thing is boiling and im getting 49ºC idle where i used to get 44º... I didn't even try to go full load cause it seems to me that it will go up sky rocket to 60Cº... I've assembled/dissassembled the thingy 3 times already. Always with new coat of thermal compound... The results are always the same... I'm considering returning to the stock cooler... What the heck is going on here? :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvintang Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 any link for the cooler? how much thermal compund DID you put? its not a 'Layer Cake' .. dont put too much....too much is BAD! follow the instructions if they provide some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 just a drop (literally) on the chipset is the right amount i assume you completely cleaned off the chipset & cooler with 91% or higher of Isopropyl alcohol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gak Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I'm not new to replacing coolers and applying thermal greases so i know all the rules to follow! I've removed the stock cooler. I've used alcohol to clean both. I've just put a drop of thermal compound, spread it over the chipset in a very thin layer. And applied a drop in the cooler wich after spread was cleaned with a soft cloth. Applied the cooler. That was my procedure... Three times. I've gone back to the stock cooler. Even with AS5 im getting the same temps i used to have. I guess my chipset and it's factory thermal tape were very well applied. Vantec Iceberq is a no go for me... Too much risky to install i almost scratched my board trying to remove it this last time and i did not get good enough temps. imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gak Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Well... Just for the info! Did some lapping... Nothing too fancy... Used a dremel to polish and give some more clearance on the clip holes. (Although one side has now a bit too much space... But it works... It is easier to install and remove. However im still getting @ idle, temps 3Cº above stock cooler.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 It sounds like either you have a dual slot video card in the first PCI-E (maybe not listed in your sig) which is pushing hot air into the chipset cooler. Maybe when installing the cooler the Vantec is making a good enough connection with the chipset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kobalt Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Well... Just for the info! Did some lapping... Nothing too fancy... Used a dremel to polish and give some more clearance on the clip holes. (Although one side has now a bit too much space... But it works... It is easier to install and remove. However im still getting @ idle, temps 3Cº above stock cooler.... WHICH Iceberq you get? They make many models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Check your bios settings and see what temps are selected for the fan to kick in on the chipset... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ce_hat Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 hahaha.. ironic how the ICEBERG is boiling! blame golbal warming! your computer might flood, y'know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gak Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 To the various questions: The cooler is this: Vantec CCB-A1C Iceberq http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58366 I also tried a variety of bios configurations for the chipset fan. With no result. When i was able to get the same temperature than the stock cooler for idle/full/gaming etc, the vantec was noticeable louder... I've reverted to the stock cooler for now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 The vantec has half the cfm air flow of the evercool that is why I never recommend that cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kobalt Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 To the various questions: The cooler is this: Vantec CCB-A1C Iceberq http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58366 I also tried a variety of bios configurations for the chipset fan. With no result. When i was able to get the same temperature than the stock cooler for idle/full/gaming etc, the vantec was noticeable louder... I've reverted to the stock cooler for now... It sure sounds like it didn't mount correctly. I know others have used that cooler, and report that it is 5C+ better than the stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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