Q6600 temp problems

[marcostheblack]

Hi Folks, I've just upgraded to a GA-38X-DS5 MB, Q6600, sythe mine cooler, 2x1GB balistix PC8500 memory and 8800GT graphics card with a view to trying my hand at overclocking. I'm only running the system @ std clock at the moment but the temperatures are very high. With zero load all cores are sitting ~47 deg.C. With any load the temp jumps to the high 60's and low 70's and that's not even at full load.I have 2 120mm fans in the case 1 pulling air in from the front and 1 pushing air out at the back. There is also an 80mm fan pushing air out of the top. Inside the case feels quite cool. I would think the temps should be much cooler than that.
Any suggetions would be appreciated.

 

[aethelwulf]

Well, first thing to check is that the HSF is seated properly with proper application of thermal compound. Also, do you have a B3 or G0 stepping on your quad? What is your vcore at?

 

[hv43082]

Also what is the ambient termperature (room tempt)? My Q6600 G0 at 3.6 Ghz on 1.49 Vcore idle at 44-46 and full load on all 4 cores at 64-68 degrees Celcius. Room temp is around 84-87 F.