Big typhoon

[TomJesusBrady]

Hey guys just picked up a big typhoon to cool an x6800. Have question about the install how tight do the bolts have to be it seems like they can keep going. My temps right now are 47 idle and 65 under full load @ 3200mhz. I dont know if these temps are normal or should they be lower. Any input would be appreciated. Also what is a good program to check temps i am currently using speedfan

thanks

jay

 

[rysher]

not loose enough and not tight enough.
tightening it too much actually destroys ur mobo, or makes it to crack.
hand tight is good enough, try to feel it or wiggle the hsf and feel if it needs tightening.

ive never had the typhoon but 47C is a bit high, i would say. and 65C is way toooo high, something wrong there. 47C full load is i would say normal and within range.

try to reinstall ur HSF and put in as5.

 

[TomJesusBrady]

hmm i used as5, you are just supposed to put a thin coat right?

 

[markintosh13]

Yes - but it's really alot less than you'd think.

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

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