q9450 temps

Hi,

I just build my new rig. I used a q9450 with artic silver 5, along with a zalaman 9700.

My cpu temp is at 40

Core 1 is at 52

core 2 52

core 3 48

core 4 48

Are these temps high? I used everest to measure em.

Its on idleGroman101

thats too high

With a CNPS-9700, those temps are to high. I say try reseating the cooler and make sure it is making full contact with the CPU. Also, AS5 takes roughly about 200 hours to "burn-in" before achieving optimal results.SSJBen

Possibly too much arctic silver maybe?

Did you apply a thin line across the heat spreader and then apply the heatsink or did you put a gob on the heat spreader and try to smooth i out over the entire surface before installing the heatsink?

The application should look like the line in the photo. You only need to apply a small ammount as wide and as thick as that line and don't spread it out. the heatsink does all the spreading work for you.

I reapplied as5, and the cooler multiple times. I have even tried using Zalamn stg1 thermal paste. The temps are still high ranging from 40sc-50s Celsius

I just re-applied the cooler for a fifth time... using a small thin line of as5.

Temps actually have gotten worse.

How long have you had it. You may have gotten a bad chip that you might need to RMA or get it replaced via warranty. My q6600 was running hot idling at like 55-60C with no OCing. Now I think my censor is broken because it under load its saying like 90C.

I just hope intel gives me a new chip. I've only had the thing about 4 months and its been acting up for the last week or so. I haven't OC'ed it or anything its actually toned itself down to 2.13ghz because it thinks its too hot..

I've had it for two days.Groman101

If nothing seems to be working and you're sure you're doing everything right I would look into an RMA..

Excuse me for being a nub.. but how do i RMA it?

I just re-applied the cooler for a fifth time... using a small thin line of as5.

Temps actually have gotten worse.

Groman101

Never heard of using a line... The most common way is to dab the middle of the CPU (about the size of a bb) and then press the HSF onto it.animemog

That pic/diagram came directly from the AS5 website...

Hi,

I just build my new rig. I used a q9450 with artic silver 5, along with a zalaman 9700.

My cpu temp is at 40

Core 1 is at 52

core 2 52

core 3 48

core 4 48

Are these temps high? I used everest to measure em.

Groman101

My temps on the Q6600 with a stock cooler, is 45-50 (idle) - 55-60 (underload - all 4 cores working @ 100% prime95). I really suggest you check out either how much thermal paste you put, your zalman, or your q9450.

Out of curiosity, how much thermal paste did you put?

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I just re-applied the cooler for a fifth time... using a small thin line of as5.

Temps actually have gotten worse.

tequilasunriser

Never heard of using a line... The most common way is to dab the middle of the CPU (about the size of a bb) and then press the HSF onto it.animemog

That pic/diagram came directly from the AS5 website...

Hopefully it's just his CPU then. I didn't plan on applying my paste that way, but now I'm having second thoughts.

I've tried different ways of applyinng the paste, small thin line, blob in the middle, used Zalman stg1 paste with brush application. ... still the same problem.

I brought the processor from tankguys.com

It could be an incorrect temperature reading.

Did you try it with the stock cooler? Or did it come without it.

Then what cooler you are using now ?SearchMaster

Zalman 9700.