phat_cow Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 I'm using the Line method on my I7 D0. I find the temps between each cores are too far apart. On Real temp left to right max temps: 82 81 79 76. I have reseating the heatsink twice and the second time got worse I'm using Noctua D14. Which method is everyone else using for you CPU? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 I am assuming you are doing some overclocking, what is your overclock and voltage settings? First thing I would suggest is much less thermal paste, less is more sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dling Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 What is your vcore ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 Use the double horizontal line method, but apply a slight bit more at the ends of the line so it will cover the corners: o---o o---o The thermal compound you're using might affect it, as well as your Vcore, BCLK, and HT settings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat_cow Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Use the double horizontal line method, but apply a slight bit more at the ends of the line so it will cover the corners: o---o o---o The thermal compound you're using might affect it, as well as your Vcore, BCLK, and HT settings. I'm using Arctic MX3 and my vcore is 1.312v in CPU-z and 1.34 in the BIOS. CPU is clocked at 4.2GHZ I put a line in the middle of the cpu with the triangle on the bottom right Edited April 25, 2010 by phat_cow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat_cow Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 I'm using Arctic MX3 and my vcore is 1.312v in CPU-z and 1.34 in the BIOS. -------------- | | | ------- | | | -------------- The triangle is on the bottom right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 I would not worry one bit about that temperature difference between cores... 6C is not bad at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 I'm assuming those are load temps, but I don't think it's how you're applying it, though it could still be lower. I use TIM Consultants T-C Grease 0098 with the Noctua NH-D14 as well, but with higher Vcore at 4.2GHz with HT off and my temps are slightly better. It could be the thermal compound, differences of 1-3C. What are you using, Prime95 or IntelBurnTest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat_cow Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) I'm using Prime. I'm gonna reapply the AC MX3 later tonight with 2 lines as suggested. Edited April 25, 2010 by phat_cow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 If that doesnt work try spreading it with a razor blade... Always works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 My quad core almost always has a 5C variance between the cores, I attribute that to my probable crappy TIM application but I believe more importantly to the orientation of my heatsink. I've heard that certain coolers cool better when the heatpipes are orientated in a specific manner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick2500 Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 My Athlon 64 X2 3800+ had about 10 degrees difference in temps between the cores even after I removed the i.h.s. I think it has to do with the amount of actual work that each core is doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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