Thedoc Posted September 22, 2007 Hi all I have a 975X that runs up to 60+ when gaming on the northbridge. I invested in a swifttech MCW30 which is now running and I used Arctic Ceramique as the thermal paste. The NB is now running at under 50 and up to 55 for gaming. Yours views please, is this normal (also considering the Ceramique is burning in) regards Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red930 Posted September 22, 2007 Seems a bit on the high side, but nothing dangerous. What kind of case flow do you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thedoc Posted September 22, 2007 Hi To be honest case air flow is non existent as it is in an enclosed area (computer desk scenario) that backs against a wall. The case also has to be closed as I have a 2 and 3 year old budding computer helpers (along with a mad cat!) To compound matters the desk is also located in a sun trap as it sits next to a patio window :mad: Hope this helps Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uneedav8 Posted September 24, 2007 My 975x NB is usually between 44-47 all the time with decent case airflow. Below 50c at idle should be ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltes-5 Posted September 24, 2007 Put a small fan over the heatsink, I have my nb voltage at 1.7 and just replaced the stock tim to the ceramique and put a small fan over it and even under load it never hits 60. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red930 Posted September 24, 2007 Hi all I have a 975X that runs up to 60+ when gaming on the northbridge. I invested in a swifttech MCW30 which is now running and I used Arctic Ceramique as the thermal paste. The NB is now running at under 50 and up to 55 for gaming. Yours views please, is this normal (also considering the Ceramique is burning in) regards Doc By the way, what's the rest of your watercooling system made of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thedoc Posted September 24, 2007 By the way, what's the rest of your watercooling system made of? The system is made of; 1*Aqua extreme MP1 block 1*Laing 18w pump 1*Swiftech MRC 220 Quiet series 1*Swiftech MRW 30 chipset block 1*Swiftech reservoir micro res All on 1/2 ID tubing. Flow is Rad->CPU Block->NB Block->Reservoir->Pump The ambient temp is normally 20-22 hope this is enough info. Ant suggestions greatly received as this is my first go at WC regards Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
