SR2 on its way

[lsudvm]

So i just ordered the sr2. And now a couple of more questions:

I use a pair of lowly x5550 quads - what kind of temps could i expect on air using my Noctua NHU12DX 1366 coolers, assuming clocks in the mid 3's - not looking for any super OC.

Also is the temperature gradient/difference between CPU0 and 1 real or is it simply an error the CPU temp reporting?

thanks

 

[Kendrak]

I'd guess mid 60's.

I'd have to guess that it is real... but, dunno for sure

/shrug

 

[SazanEyes]

The temps seem accurate, and adjusting airflow can help even out the temps (running nekkid is even better). My two X5650 temps are almost the same (averaging across all cores) -- one of the CPUs runs a little hot, so I put it in socket 0, which is usually a little cooler, and everything evened out. If you're not pushing the OC to the max, it's not a big deal.

 

[musky]

X5550's are hot running chips, although you should have plenty of cooling with the Noctuas. You should be fine temp-wise. It will be interesting to see what you can get out of those.

 

[Vaulter98c]

If you aren't looking for a crazy OC, 3.9-4.0 should be easy on those chips, and that will bring you around 75-80k

Im guessing temps mid 60's, maybe 70's if you put it in a case