Installing the temp probe for the cpu

[jeff1941]

My matx case has the small lcd screen with 2 temp gauge thing, one for hd and one for cpu.I was wondering if i can put the gauge sensor between the heatsink and cpu and put some thermal compound on both sides on the gauge. Would it work out or is their a better way?

 

[BillParrish]

if i can put the gauge sensor between the heatsink and cpu and put some thermal compound on both sides on the gauge.

Absolutely not, no, nada, forget about it, negatory,

use some AS5 epoxy or frag tape and put it on the cpu heatsink. dont go near the cpu with it.

You need to tell us what processor and socket type you have. If LGA775 there is no good way I know of to get that sensor near the cpu and no good reason to try.

Other sockets might have slighlty better options, but in general they are difficult and not worth the trouble.

Under NO circumstances put it actually inbetween the cpu and heatsink.

 

[jeff1941]

lga775, e6300
ok, thanks, i was thinking the same too.