Kentsfield Build

[kmtyb]

I had the CPU for about 1 month and finally I built the computer today. Anyhow, I'm using Scythe Infinity on a 975 BadAxe M/B with Idle temp around 52c. I think its running too hot but don't have any idea what other stock Kentsfield core temp. are. I was hoping to OC it but with Idle temp at 52c, I might have to find other methods of cooling.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/kmtyb/CPU-Z8-16-06A.gif

Any recommendation????

 

[avi85]

If you can, go with water cooling. If you want to stay with air, then use the Scythe Infinity

EDIT: Also make sure that the airflow in your case is good.

 

[RichUK]

Where the hell did you get a Kentsfield from?

 

[Duvie]

I think cpu_z m,ay be a bit backwards...Kentsfield is a 4core chip....Show us screen naps of all 4 cores...just pull the core tab down and screen snap it....

 

[kmtyb]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/kmtyb/CPU-Z8-16-06D.gif

I get ES from Intel during major core changes and this is the first time in 7 years i'm building a desktop computer based on Intel. I use to keep the samples from AMD and give away Intel samples to others but in my view Conroe and Kentsfield are the most exciting thing that happend to a cpu in the last 10 years.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Duvie
I think cpu_z m,ay be a bit backwards...Kentsfield is a 4core chip....Show us screen naps of all 4 cores...just pull the core tab down and screen snap it....

Is this a nice way of saying, "I don't believe you have a Kentsfield, prove it."?

LOL j/k. I would like to see to believe also.

 

[kmtyb]

Ok,

after reinstalling the cooling fan few times - I decided to change the cpu to see if core temp. comes down.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/kmtyb/CPU-Z8-17-06EE.gif

thus, it seems like kentsfield runs 14-16c hotter than the X6800. I'll do some more testing tonite.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: kmtyb
Ok,

after reinstalling the cooling fan few times - I decided to change the cpu to see if core temp. comes down.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/kmtyb/CPU-Z8-17-06EE.gif

thus, it seems like kentsfield runs 14-16c hotter than the X6800. I'll do some more testing tonite.

Well, I guess that would be expected. After all, there are 4 cores instead of two. You would think it would throw off some more heat and use more power.