Help with heatsink installation

[CptFarlow]

I couldn't find anything about this heatsink when i searched, so here goes.

I've been trying to put the Swiftech MCX775-V on my P4 3.4GHz Prescott. My buddy and I both tackled it, and everything went well, until we booted it up. It overheated after 30 seconds. Seeing as how he is and I was a Geek Squad Agent, both with years of computer experience, I can not figure out what I did wrong.

Please note before the computer shut itself down, we checked the bios temps which read 212 degrees F for the processor, and about 135 degrees F for the first temperature zone. I do not believe these are reliable. Even with the stock heatsink, they read that my processor ran at 77 degrees C. The room we were in was hot, maybe 100 degrees, (no AC). But I don't think that could have affected much, could it? The case was on its side with the side panel off, so I doubt the board was 135 F.

I have used Intel's Desktop Control Panel and Everest Home Edition, and both of those temperatures were a bit more realistic. (Note this is with stock heatsink.) They both indicated the processor running at about 50-57 degrees C.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[imported_Kensai]

I was a Geek Squad Agent

There's a problem right there.

1. Use something with a thermal probe like a Hardcano 12/13 or something of the likes to see how hot the base of the heatsink is running.

2. Take it off, put it on again, make sure you apply some thermal grease, not too much, not too little.

3.

P4 3.4GHz Prescott

Change that.

 

[CptFarlow]

Originally posted by: Kensai

I was a Geek Squad Agent

There's a problem right there.

1. Use something with a thermal probe like a Hardcano 12/13 or something of the likes to see how hot the base of the heatsink is running.

2. Take it off, put it on again, make sure you apply some thermal grease, not too much, not too little.

3.

P4 3.4GHz Prescott

Change that.

I understand that my processor is like a small nuclear reactor, but I use it because I got it through Retail Edge, at an awesome price, and it was a whole lot better than my 455MHz Celeron.

I bought a nice Thermaltake case earlier this year, which came with a temperature display and sensor. When first installing everything, the computer wouldn't boot. It ended up being the temp. sensor. The way the processor is set up is the pins are ont he board, not on the bottom of the processor. It was impossible to get the sensor under the processor without obstructing the pins. I'll try using it under the heatsink.

Thanks for the help.

Btw....what is wrong with being a Geek Squad Agent? They aren't all retarted, while I admit some are.

 

[Pabster]

You have obviously made a major error on the installation, which is pretty difficult, considering the Swiftech's mounting system is as easy as it gets (and FAR easier than the other popular HS/F units).

Geek Squad...eck...and 100F room temperature? Come on.

 

[santaliqueur]

They aren't all retarted

Ipod's suck

oh, the irony. make sure you can spell retarded before you type it.

CJ

 

[cronic]

make sure it is mounted properly. and yes 100f room temp will make a difference in all your temps.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Ok--I will bite---whats Geek Squad?

 

[cronic]

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