Does the MSI Turbo mobo post hot temp readings?

[glenn1]

Just changed over my old setup from a MSI Pro2A with a T-bird 700 and Chrome Orb, to a much nicer (IMHO) setup - an MSI Turbo-R with Taisol 742 (same chip).

I figured that putting the Taisol on would help my temp readings, but the BIOS and desktop heat monitors are both showing the same thing... my T-bird 700@850 is running 44C. Before, with the C-Orb, the temps would normally print at 40C or so. I figured since the Taisol is so much better a hs/fan unit than the C-Orb, my temps would be considerably lower, since i'm overclocking to about the same level (not going to try to push the 'bird too hard, since i plan on keeping it for a while, or at least passing it on to a friend or family member).

Have those out there with the Turbo board noticed this same situation? Does the K7T Turbo display a higher temp with the thermistor than the Pro2A does? I figure i'm well within the safety zone now, but curious more than anything...

 

[Mikewarrior2]

what kind of grease are you using? did you "melt" the pad that comes with the Taisol?

Also, the taisol doesn't mess with the socket-thermistor readings. I do not know if the K7t-Turbo "reads" higher than hte other msi boards, but I kinda doubt that.


Mike

 

[glenn1]

took the PCM pad off the Taisol, and using Arctic Silver, same as before... same case also, Antec SX-830, with 2 Panaflos for cooling, one front, one rear...