Cpu Temperature Probe Location

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Ok. I am sure this has been asked before. I just can't see where.
Where would be the best place to put the temperature probe thing (for the most accurate temperature reading). On the CPU die under the waterblock? Well, where else could you put it?
Any sites or pics please?
Thanks. :)
 
Yes I did try that, but that would eliminate the need for a discussion or even a forum altogether.
I have read many opinions on the best place to put it. Some recommend things that others say is bad.
 
in the middle?
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under the cpu?
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on top (under the water block)?
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on the other side of the motherboard?
which location will not damage the cpu? which will get the most accurate reading? I have read that different CPU's can be put in different places? I have read to put it on the die, others have said never do that. Most pictures I see are for AMD processors, not Intel Core Duo's or pentium's.
 
Why do you need one at all? The Core 2 temperatures can be read using software, no external temperature probe needed.
 
aye, I was going to say that but figured he has one of the drive bay display/fan controllers and have to admit it would look lame not working.

What my problem is, you didnt tell us what kind of cpu (exposed die or heat spreader) you have or what kind of heatsink/cooling is used.
 
I have a Pentium D at the moment. The Fan controller takes up two 5 1/4 bays and yes, does look lame not working.
Here's what I'm looking at:
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So does anybody have any ideas on the best place to put a temperature probe?
 
try placing it right along side the heatspreader but making sure it does not get in between the waterblock and the cpu. It should be kinda on its side if its the flat kind shown i the picture and its ok to (very carefully) trim some of the plastic away if you make sure you dont nick the tiny wires inside.

It should be sorta on its side pressed against the side of the heatspreader.

Now this is what you asked but..... ,

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I was going to say make a loop water temp sensor out of it but you probally already have one.

If it were me, I would place it on one of the voltage regulators for the cpu as I would then get a good idea if I were really stressing the board and had sufficent cooling. Removing the standard cpu HS/fan eliminates the normal fan exhaust air around the cpu area where these critical components "live" and they can easily reach temps that will reduce their reliabiliy, or cause malfunctions, interfere with high overclocks. Ram as well. stick the thing to a ram module for grins.
 
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