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    E8400 Temps Question

    It is not more accurate since it takes the same reading from the chip, but the author of the software tried to use real world tests to figure out the TjMax. Here is what he said:
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    E8400 Temps Question

    I think unclewebb, who does a lot of testing with these chips, says to not worry about idle temps, just worry about the load temps. My e8400 idles at 46c with a Zerotherm Nirvana. However, at stock it's load is only around 52c under CoreTemp, and 42C under RealTemp. The temperatures may...
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    A question regarding the ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120

    See http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1271102.
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    If I don't get my Wolfdale soon - somebody will get hurt !

    Got my e8400 on 1/22 from Newegg for $205 shipped :p
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    Overclocking GA-P35-DS3L

    If the settings cause the system to be unstable at boot, it will attempt to start up and shut down twice before reseting the settings to stock. Is this what is happening? Or are you booting fine and your settings aren't saving at all?
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    The "Official" 8400 OC thread

    Many people have gotten to 4ghz on around 1.3 volts...
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    The "Official" 8400 OC thread

    4.05ghz (450x9) 1.33v CPU-Z|1.38 Bios Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Zerotherm Nirvana (Running at 3.6ghz until I find out more about the temperature issues)
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    E8400 Temperature problems

    Is this any different than setting Speedfan to -5C for each core? Thanks!
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    e8400 Overclocked For First Time on Gigabyte MB, Failed, Help

    Like was mentioned above, this board has vdroop (voltage in Windows is less than in BIOS) so running two notches above at CPU load might be stock voltage. It you look at CPU-Z while running a stress test, you can see the core voltage at load. Just to give you an idea for 4ghz, I was able to...
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    CPU Temp Monitoring Numbers...

    Those seem valid. I'm running at 1.17 vcore (1.15v load) and getting 43C at idle for both cores. Your temps look fine to me. But remember, Intel says not to go by the core temp as they are only accurate at high temps. The CPU temp I will trust once the BIOS becomes more mature for the 45nm...
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    CPU Temp Monitoring Numbers...

    You will need the beta Speedfan to get the temperatures for the e8400, which you can register and download on their website. Or you can use CoreTemp 0.96.1 (make sure it's the newest). If you search around, you will see that the temps for the e8400 may very well be inaccurate at lower...
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    e8400 Overclocked For First Time on Gigabyte MB, Failed, Help

    Oh, one last thing. You may want to post your batch code and see if anyone has similar experiences. You can also return the chip and get a new one at some retailers.
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    e8400 Overclocked For First Time on Gigabyte MB, Failed, Help

    I don't mean to be rude, but it sounds like you really don't know how overclocking works. I would read up on more guides and then you should be better prepared. The e8400 is generally a good overclocker, but you have to know how the vcore, Speedstep, etc. work in the first place. I was able...
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    help with zerotherm NV120 install

    I did read the manual, however, I could not figure out where the adhesive tape was, it wasn't peeling off. I guess I am as bad as Tom's Hardware :p So if I do not have the adhesive, what is the best alternative to put on there? It it worth it after running a month?
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    help with zerotherm NV120 install

    Anyone else have a similar experience?
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