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x2 6400 be too hot

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Hey another quick question, my motherboard only lets me set 1.45 volts for my cpu.

I clocked it at 3.5Ghz and orthos runs but every time orthos fails when the temperature reaches 58 celcius.

I have a decent HSF:



Is this normal for the cpu to stop working at this temp, I had read it can do 58-63, have I just got unlucky with my cpu?
 
What type of cooling are you running? what are your other components?

Also, don't rely on those temp sensors to be accurate. Anywhere around the 60* mark generates instability on AMD procs.
 
Akasa AK-925 Revo CPU Cooler

AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard

memory isn't a problem as it's stable at 3.3ghz with the memory running at 1100mhz

whilst not stable at 3.5ghz with memory at 1000mhz

;/
 
It could very well be your cooling, but have you dropped your HTT multi?
 
Honestly, from the reviews I've read I'm not too impressed with that Akasa cooler.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Akasa/Revo

This review shows it being barely better then the stock intel HSF.

I have a 3600 brisbane that starts to fail orthos around 55c. Temps definietly have some to do with it. Maybe try leaving the side of your case off and if it makes it further thru testing then it's a temp issue.

Download and run CPU-Z and post back what your HTT link speed, and memory speeds are at.
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Edit, just saw your reply about the 3x HTT multi. If your still at 250 fsb from your last thread, then your HTT is at 750mhz. Thats definietly not a problem..
 
Really depends how much you want to spend, how much room you have, and how quiet you want it..

From all the reviews I've read, and if cost isn't too big of a deal I would look at the Thermalright Ultra-120.. They are one of the best performing air coolers.

FWIW, this review is also on one of my favorite HSF review sites. They have a nice comparison of a lot of different coolers..
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2001
 
JellyBelly said:
What's the best HSF to keep the cpu cool?
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There are a number of high end coolers, which vary in performance depending what you'd like to spend.

However, in my opinion, it will not be worth the money. Why bother spending the extra money if the most it will net you is 1-200mhz?
 
Make sure you have good airflow in your case. At least one intake and one exhaust, but the more the better.
 
my old school zalman 9500 is pretty good. I've heard good things about the tuniq tower as well
 
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