Temp sensors

[uneedav8]

What is the best way to attach this type of temp sensor to a CPU or GPU to get the most accurate readings? Thanks.

 

 

[General Septem]

Just stick it in between the core and the base of the heat sink. It won't affect temps too badly... :tooth: (no seriously, don't do that lol)

[Syngensmyth]

I hate those darn things and usually end up wrecking them. Best I have done is wedge them into a fin somewhere as close to the heat source as possible. It would give you a "comfort level" maybe as to the sensor/diode readings in software. If you are lucky, it could even be close.

 

I do notice that the people who make them don't seem to have a clue either.

 

It will be interesting to see if anyone has an answer.

[whovous]

I tried putting one between the HS and the CPU once. I am sure I got some real accurate temps, because the alarms went off almost instantly.

[slicksickwilly]

There pretty much useless for an acurate cpu or gpu temp.. But they work pretty good when you scotch tape them to a hard drive or your ram heatsinks..

[General Septem]

Might be interesting to stick a few in a watercooling loop, to see what temperature the water is at different points.

[justin131]

I stick mine to the little edge of the IHS of my CPU then mounted my infinity. Doesnt affect cooling and I get accurate readings that are identical to almost every program. (smart guardian is higher).

 

As for the GPU... I just leave the heatsink on and slide the probe under the little space until its touching the side of GPU chip. Not quite as accurate but close.