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Should i get a new HS?

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xnikx

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Right now im using stock intel hs and core 2 e6600.
my mother board is evga 680i 775.
Speedfan Temps IDEL
CPU : 41C
Core 0 : 32C
Core 1 : 32C
Speedfan Temps LOAD
CPU : 52C
Core 0 : 45-47C
Core 1 : 45-47C

Im not overclocked and i have my hs fan and case fans at 100%.

If i should get a new hs i dont want to spend alot cause im really low on cash.

And i have a question, on my 680i box it says Intel Socket 775 but on newegg it sayd LGA 775. is there a difference?
 
I run my E6400 at 3400 MHz with the Intel OEM heatsink without any problems.

You don't need an after market heatsink until you start doing some serious overclocking and raise the core voltage above 1.35 volts.
Save your money for something more important like some food! :D
 
unclewebb said:
I run my E6400 at 3400 MHz with the Intel OEM heatsink without any problems.

You don't need an after market heatsink until you start doing some serious overclocking and raise the core voltage above 1.35 volts.
Save your money for something more important like some food! :D
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What temps do you have idle/load? What program are you reading temps with?
 
Yeah, I agree with the poster that said use the stock HSF if you're not going to overclock your chip or raise the vcore above 1.35v, that way if you so desire,you can save up for a top of the line HSF (they seem to change quite rapidly IMO) I have gone through several HSF's, I have a TT 120 sitting in my closet collecting dust. I've finally settled on the Zalman 9700 because I rarely boost my vcore above 1.45v, I have a 9700 on my E6600, E6420 (at least it's on order, still wainting for mobo, HSF and cpu), E6400, and one on the way for my E6300, I just like the way they look, plus they're dynamite HSF's IMO (that and the all time favorite TT big Typhoon ;) . If you don't want a new HSF, believe me this hobby will find something else for you to spend your money on.:rolleyes:
 
jmackay said:
What temps do you have idle/load? What program are you reading temps with?
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CoreTemp 0.95 is presently the most accurate program for reporting your cpu core temperature.

I use SpeedFan to reduce the cpu fan speed down to about1040 rpm at idle. That results in a little more heat but it keeps it nice and quiet.

With an ambient temperature of 19C (66F) I get the following:

Idle
1760 rpm -> 35C
1040 rpm -> 45C

Full Orthos Load:
CPU = 1.392 volts
1760 rpm -> 75C

In my opinion, 75C is too hot to be running your C2D 24/7 but it can certainly take it if you choose to run it at that temperature.
They are rated to 85C and the E4300 is rated to 100C.

The most important thing is stability. As long as your computer is stable and the cpu isn't throttling then don't worry too much about temps. The C2D is smart enough to take care of itself.

My computer is Orthos stable with these settings but I rarely run any program for long periods of time that fully loads both cpus the way Orthos does. Orthos testing is a little overkill for many users that run mostly single threaded apps.

When gaming it usually runs at 52C to 55C.
 
Temps are overrated. People shouldn't worry unless it gets 80C.
 
xnikx said:
is there a difference between socket 775 and LGA 775?
i was thinking this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118003

but i have to questions
will it fit on my 680i?
and can i get the led version?
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Zalman's are expensive for what they provide. I've used all Zalman fans in the past, but for the 775 they just don't cut it as a big cooler. Tuniq Tower / Thermalright Ultra-120 are much better for the price.

If you want to spend ~$50 get one of them, if you want to spend ~$20-30 get a Freezer Pro 7.
 
jmackay said:
Zalman's are expensive for what they provide. I've used all Zalman fans in the past, but for the 775 they just don't cut it as a big cooler. Tuniq Tower / Thermalright Ultra-120 are much better for the price.

If you want to spend ~$50 get one of them, if you want to spend ~$20-30 get a Freezer Pro 7.
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Agreed. I have a Freezer 7 Pro on my setup (sig) and a Freezer 64 Pro on my Brisbane at work. Excellent cooler for the price. Not going to cool like the Tuniq, but costs $25 less. Only a little worse than the Zalman for $25 less also.
 
You probably lose 3years of cpu life........ from 25 years down to 22 lol.......

Youre fine dude..... Change it when you have disposable cash.....
 
ok, lol.
quick question tho on newegg they give the Heatsink Dimensions

Zalman 9700 for example is 90 x 124 x 142mm

which of these is for the red line?
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I got a AC Freezer 7 Pro for my e6400/DS3 for $30 shipped from Directron.com about a week ago and it's made about a 10 degree difference at load and anywhere from 3 to 5 degree difference at idle. You really need to use CoreTemp or TAT to get an accurate temp reading though, so I suggest you don't use anything else as I get a 10degree lower temp reading using speedfan/everest/easytune.
 
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