Help: P5B-Deluxe & E6400 Temp issues

[JWeavis]

I just received my P5B-Deluxe back from Newegg after an RMA. I'm using the same E6400 that I was before, but with a better/newer HSF I'm getting higher temps.

Before:
P5B-Deluxe, E6400 @ 3.20, AS5, Zalman 7700-Cu - Max load temps <45C

Now:
New P5b-Deluxe, E6400(1.288v) @ stock, AS5, Zalman 9500 - load temps are 54C after 8 hours.
Also tested an Infinity & stock fan, same high results. Replaced with the Zalman, because I thought it wasn't making good contact.

Question 1: Anything I'm missing as to how the hell this could be happening?
Question 2: Does AS5 go bad? It appears a little thinner than when I first bought it. My next test will involve Ceramique, Artic-Cooling paste, or the Zalman paste.

 

[BillParrish]

Ok, dont freak out but

P5B-Deluxe, E6400 @ 3.20, AS5, Zalman 7700-Cu - Max load temps <45C

Thats really really really good temps at that overclock, so good I question the accuracy. I know you thought that was what was going on, and some software may have reported it, but whatever it was and for reasons unknown, I dont think it was accurate. Or Baby Jesus loves you a lot.

New P5b-Deluxe, E6400(1.288v) @ stock, AS5, Zalman 9000 - load temps are 54C after 8 hours.

That sounds about what I would expect.

You can try all the pastes in the world, wont matter more than a couple C.

AS5 will seperate, store it tip down. It can be remixed. see their site


You never said how these temps are being measued .

 

[Arcygenical]

That's a great temperature for a C2D on air...

 

[JWeavis]

Temps are being reported via speedfan 4.32b17 and BIOS.

The thing that just seems odd is the Zalman 9500 is cool to the touch. Having the chip that hot I would think it would be warmer.

Stock speeds after hours of gaming and Folding, Tj-85C, Core1 54C, Core2-52C.


What's "safe/acceptable" temps for OC'ing?