CPU temperature sensor during install

[Murf300]

I just started putting together my new Abit KR7A-133 MBoard. The temperature sensor for the CPU is sticking up so far, I had to bend it down to install the CPU. Should this actually contact the bottom side of the CPU or should it just be suspended in the middle of the socket?

Thanks!
Pat

 

[hwstock]

<< I just started putting together my new Abit KR7A-133 MBoard. The temperature sensor for the CPU is sticking up so far, I had to bend it down to install the CPU. Should this actually contact the bottom side of the CPU or should it just be suspended in the middle of the socket? >>


Some boards have a "leaf-type" thermistor that is springy, and is designed to touch the back of the carrier. Presumably, this contact obtains a reading that is more accurate -- so long as the calibration is good.

 

[MentalAtrophy]

You should only bend down the temp sensor a little, because if you don't get good contact you're going to get lower temps than what they really are. I have that mobo too, i just bent the sensor a little so that the processor could easily bend it a little bit extra when i pushed it gently into the socket and ensure good contact.

-mA

 

[MichaelD]

<< You should only bend down the temp sensor a little, because if you don't get good contact you're going to get lower temps than what they really are. I have that mobo too, i just bent the sensor a little so that the processor could easily bend it a little bit extra when i pushed it gently into the socket and ensure good contact.

-mA >>




Good advice. Truedat.

 

[JustStarting]

Fit your CPU into the socket and latch it. Remove it from the socket and check the bottom for a blue mark where the sensor contacts it. You may want to make sure the bottom of the chip is free of any markings before you do this. If there is a blue mark you are fine. If there is no blue mark you will have indicated temperatures that are lower than reality- or just bend it up a little.