Tuniq Tower + e6600 temps... :(

[loft]

So, running prime95 tests on my new system is yielding cpu temps around 40c under load in CoreTemp. This is on stock timings with as5. I've reseated the tower twice, and keep getting around the same temps.

I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions on how to get my load temps lower. I seriously thought they would be much better under load with this beast of a cooler.

 

[Arcygenical]

A load to ambient delta of around 20c on air isn't bad at all.

 

[loft]

A load to ambient delta of around 20c on air isn't bad at all.

Huh?

 

[TehQuick]

delta means difference, so what he is saying is that the load temperature of 40C which is about 20 degrees higher than your ambient temperature is not bad at all - most people settle for 30 or more

 

[loft]

delta means difference, so what he is saying is that the load temperature of 40C which is about 20 degrees higher than your ambient temperature is not bad at all - most people settle for 30 or more

Ah... Well, temps in this room are around 67-69F

I was seriously hoping to OC this puppy to around 3.2ghz... but now I'm afraid of heat issues.

 

[ndtran]

40 degree celcius is nothing under full load? If you look at the overclocking database people are going up to 55 no problem. My tuniq w/ e6600 run at around 50 under full load no problem. Hope that helps

 

[loft]

40 degree celcius is nothing under full load? If you look at the overclocking database people are going up to 55 no problem. My tuniq w/ e6600 run at around 50 under full load no problem. Hope that helps

Mine isn't overclocked at all. It's running stock speeds as well as ram at stock speeds.

 

[Arcygenical]

Until your conroe gets into the 70c range, you're totally fine.

 

[devil_trigger]

Yeah dude everyone else in here is right. I think you're being a little too careful. I have my E6600 OCed to 3.2 with a very very minor voltage change(which didnt even affect temps anyway) with a full load of 44C max, also with a tuniq tower. Sometimes if its really hot up here(attic in the summer) it will reach about 50C, but thats still very safe.

 

[Arcygenical]

I've got a Yonah CPU in my laptop that frequently gets up to 97c without burning up

Same silicon, same transistor size...

 

[devil_trigger]

I've got a Yonah CPU in my laptop that frequently gets up to 97c without burning up

Same silicon, same transistor size...

Damn dude, my 8800GTX doesnt even get that hot, lol.

 

[loft]

Guess I'm just a little too paranoid. Then again... I just built the system yesterday so I should give it a little burn in time. It is my first Intel cpu since the celeron 300...