Hi,
I have been playing around with my overclock on my Q6600 (VID 1.325). One thing that has bothered from the beginning has been a temp difference of 7°C between cores 0 &1 and 2 & 3. This is at full load. At idle, I have seen as much as 10°C difference between the cores. Cores 0&1 have run hotter than 2&3. My original Q6600 had a lower VID and would stay within 3 degrees idle or load. Didn't matter. It appeared to be a much tighter CPU.
So far I have checked the cooler position and seating. The paste has been upgraded to AC MX-3. The only thing I can think of is a not so flat CPU IHS. I am on the fence on whether or not to lap it. Before I go down that road, I am looking for advice on which way to go.
Thanks!
I have been playing around with my overclock on my Q6600 (VID 1.325). One thing that has bothered from the beginning has been a temp difference of 7°C between cores 0 &1 and 2 & 3. This is at full load. At idle, I have seen as much as 10°C difference between the cores. Cores 0&1 have run hotter than 2&3. My original Q6600 had a lower VID and would stay within 3 degrees idle or load. Didn't matter. It appeared to be a much tighter CPU.
So far I have checked the cooler position and seating. The paste has been upgraded to AC MX-3. The only thing I can think of is a not so flat CPU IHS. I am on the fence on whether or not to lap it. Before I go down that road, I am looking for advice on which way to go.
Thanks!