Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high.

Disillusion · 12-17-2007, 02:53 AM

I'm stressing my 3 GHz overclock right now. I am still running stock voltage and my CPU temp is running at a max of about 66 right now, but my core temps are MUCH higher, Core #1 being the highest of all.

Here's a screenshot from a little earlier.

I'm using this cooler:

Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail

Alright, now I'm stopping the test because my core temps are getting ridiculously high.

Core 1 just saw a max of like 93 degrees.

Why are my temps so high?

<[MaTT]> · 12-17-2007, 03:53 AM

Do you have sufficient cooling?

gurusan · 12-17-2007, 04:17 AM

Unfortunately that cooler isn't much better than the stock intel fan...although the temps still shouldn't be that high. I suggest trying to reseat it with some fresh thermal paste...and also getting a better cooler with a heatpipe design.

Nitestick · 12-17-2007, 07:04 AM

there is definitely something wrong with that as i had temps at a max of 52 degrees while running my q6600@3.0GHz using the stock cooler (in Oz it is summer and i don't have air-conditioning).

prvrt · 12-17-2007, 07:18 AM

I know this is a noob question, but when you installed the cooler, did you make sure there there was not a protective film on the face of the cooler before you installed it? Most coolers come with a film to protect it from grease and dirt before installation that needs to be removed. Also make sure it is seated flat on the cpu.

Disillusion · 12-17-2007, 01:41 PM

No, there's no film or anything covering the bottom of it. I might try to reapply my AS5 and see if that helps. If not, this cooler must just suck. I will either do something with a heatpipe design or do water cooling next.

veedubfreak · 12-17-2007, 01:43 PM

Also, just so you know, the temp will go up even at stock voltage.

Disillusion · 12-17-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veedubfreak

Also, just so you know, the temp will go up even at stock voltage.

Yeah, I know that, but I didn't figure it would be near throttling temps without adding any voltage. I think this cooler sucks though, it's never kept my CPU as cool as other people have claimed theirs runs.

This seems to be a popular cooler with a heat pipe design. Should I try it next?
Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail

veedubfreak · 12-17-2007, 02:00 PM

Quick question, what stepping is your cpu.

Disillusion · 12-17-2007, 02:06 PM

I think it's B3.

12-17-2007, 02:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Disillusion \m/ Metalhead \m/ Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 801	Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. I'm stressing my 3 GHz overclock right now. I am still running stock voltage and my CPU temp is running at a max of about 66 right now, but my core temps are MUCH higher, Core #1 being the highest of all. Here's a screenshot from a little earlier. I'm using this cooler: Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail Alright, now I'm stopping the test because my core temps are getting ridiculously high. Core 1 just saw a max of like 93 degrees. Why are my temps so high? __________________ CPU: Intel Q6600 B3 @ 3.0 GHz Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L RAM: G.Skill 4 GB DDR2 800 GPU: EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512 MB HDD: 2 x Seagate Barracuda 160 GB PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 600W Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5

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12-17-2007, 04:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
gurusan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 5,502	Re: Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. Unfortunately that cooler isn't much better than the stock intel fan...although the temps still shouldn't be that high. I suggest trying to reseat it with some fresh thermal paste...and also getting a better cooler with a heatpipe design. __________________ :: Antec P182 :: Asus P5Q Deluxe :: Intel E7200 @ STOCK :: :: Thermaltake Toughpower 750w :: HD4850 512mb 880/1150 :: :: 4gb OCZ @ 1066mHz 5,4,4,12 :: 120.3+D4+XSPC Edge+Maze4 ::

12-17-2007, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
prvrt Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 353	Re: Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. I know this is a noob question, but when you installed the cooler, did you make sure there there was not a protective film on the face of the cooler before you installed it? Most coolers come with a film to protect it from grease and dirt before installation that needs to be removed. Also make sure it is seated flat on the cpu. __________________ 3DMARK05 18445 3DMARK06 16369 My Home

12-17-2007, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Disillusion \m/ Metalhead \m/ Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 801	Re: Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. No, there's no film or anything covering the bottom of it. I might try to reapply my AS5 and see if that helps. If not, this cooler must just suck. I will either do something with a heatpipe design or do water cooling next. __________________ CPU: Intel Q6600 B3 @ 3.0 GHz Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L RAM: G.Skill 4 GB DDR2 800 GPU: EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512 MB HDD: 2 x Seagate Barracuda 160 GB PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 600W Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5

12-17-2007, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,094	Re: Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. Also, just so you know, the temp will go up even at stock voltage. __________________ EVGA 750i FTW Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) EVGA GTX260 SLI 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

12-17-2007, 02:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,094	Re: Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. Quick question, what stepping is your cpu. __________________ EVGA 750i FTW Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) EVGA GTX260 SLI 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

12-17-2007, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Disillusion \m/ Metalhead \m/ Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 801	Re: Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high. I think it's B3. __________________ CPU: Intel Q6600 B3 @ 3.0 GHz Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L RAM: G.Skill 4 GB DDR2 800 GPU: EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512 MB HDD: 2 x Seagate Barracuda 160 GB PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 600W Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5

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