Temps Q6600 + TRUE U120E

[Angearu]

Hi all,

Well it's been like 8 months now since I've build my new pc, since then my cpu's always been OC'ed @ 3.0ghz, Vcore 1.22v.

Now my temps are pretty high imo, always been.

@ idle;
overal temp; 30C
core1 : +-45C
core2 : +-45C
Core3 : +-40C
core4 : +-40C

@load (10mins prime)
overal temp; 58C
core1 : +-72C
core2 : +-72C
Core3 : +-66C
core4 : +-66C

Now this really worries me because I've seen many other ppl with a TRUE U120E and they're getting better temps @ 3.6ghz than I do on 3ghz. I've reseated the heatsink 2 times, it's not lapped nor is the CPU.

Should I be worried? Or is this ok? A friend told me that if my overal temp stays under 60C it's ok.

Cheers

[Kelainefes]

Welcome.
Down to business:
-what program are you using to read the temps?
-is your Q6600 a G0 or a B3?
-have you checked the flatness of the IHS and of the TRUE's base?
-how quick do the temps climb to the max?
-what case have you got and what fans you placed where?

[Angearu]

- Everest ultimate & core temp
- G0
- No I did not, how to?
- in like 4-5mins
- thermaltake armor, 2 x 120mm intake in front and 3 outtake, 1 120mm and 92mm back and 1 92mm top.

[Kelainefes]

I asked if you checked the flatness of IHS and HSF base because if they are not both flat, the surface of contact will be greatly reduced.
In that case lapping would help a lot, even though it would invalidate your warranty.
You can check for flatness against a razor's blade, one of those old style wilkinson single blades, although i'm sure there are more scientifical methods.
P.s.: check your vCore with CPU-Z or Everest, see is it is what you did set in the BIOS. Also, while under heavy load and when you've reached max temp, check if the heatpipes are hot.
If they are not, the cooler is not making good contact and there is your problem.

[Kelainefes]

So? Did you find out what the problem was?

[Angearu]

I've tried what you said and the heatpipes were not that hot at all.

[Kelainefes]

See, obviously when the CPU and the HSF base make good contact if the CPU gets hot so does the HSF, expecially the heatpipes.
Since your CPU was reaching 70C but the heatpipes were not so warm, i think you may have a concave or convex CPU or HSF base, or that your TRUE is defective, it happened to another member here.
I can't think of something different, anybody else has got any idea?

[GSte]

How much does the cooler move around when attached?
Which fan are you using?
As Kelainefes says, have you set the voltage manually?
Try using Realtemp too and see what temps it gives you.

TRUEs do have a problem with convex bases, it's well documented, you may have just been unlucky and got a bad one.

[Angearu]

Originally Posted by GSte

How much does the cooler move around when attached?
Which fan are you using?
As Kelainefes says, have you set the voltage manually?
Try using Realtemp too and see what temps it gives you.

TRUEs do have a problem with convex bases, it's well documented, you may have just been unlucky and got a bad one.

Scythe S-FLEX 1600rpm.
I've tried coretemp and everest, both give the same but I'll give realtemp a try too.

Well I've already asked for a RMA for it hope they'll accept it.

[Kelainefes]

Originally Posted by Angearu

Well I've already asked for a RMA for it hope they'll accept it.

"It" being the TRUE or the CPU? Anyway, have you checked the CPU for flatness or lack thereof?