Cooling Issue w/ E6600 and my first build

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imported_RedStar

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ok from your very first post you stated:

"I'm using a TT Big Ty in an Antec P180 case, which I figured would keep my processor at a nice temp. However, idle it runs at 34-37C and running Prime95 it runs anywhere from 44-48C..."


34-37 idle.

then u state you ripped everything apart and now you have:

"...It idles at around 34-35C" @load tops 50C

excuse me but that is no 5 C ...it is the SAME!

lol :)

(i am looking at the same system specs...hence my interest)

And that was a great temp to begin with :) (want cooler?..then lower your room to 60 C hehe)
 

Jibboom

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I recently built a computer for my brother, using an Asus P5W DH mobo and a C2D E6400 with Zalman CNPS8000 HSF. It idles at ~25 to 27ºC, so it does seem like yours is running a little hot. This wasn't using a P180 though, the case is a Tt Armor Jr.
 

wtwhizz

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Yeah, I was getting temps all over the place in the beginning. Before I reseated the HS and used some AS5 I was usually around 40-41C idle and close to 50C running 1 instance of Prime95.

AFTER changing everything I run @ 31-33C idle and running ORTHOS small FFS test I SOMETIMES hit 47C, and that's when it's 100F outside (my comp sits right next to a window). I expect temps to drop even more since the AS5 hasn't had its full time to burn in or w/e.

Now I just have to decide if I want to OC this baby with that adapter connected that Intel says don't use if you want to OC. :)

And for you people getting 25-27C temps. . .I say you're all liars!! ;)