Question on intel boxed cooler

phillyman36

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Hey my hsf stock cooler for the Core 2 Duo E6600 spins at 950 rpm. There doesnt seem to be a way to up the rpm. Is it suppose to spin at that speed only or is it suppose to be adjustable?

my mobo is an intel 975 badaxe rev 305
 

VinDSL

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Where to start?

In the past, Intel boxed HSFs spun at 4000-4500 RPM. The new ones will NEVER exceed 2500 RPM, no matter what, so 950 RPM is probably 'low-normal' for them. The fan speed is dependent on the CPU temp readings, via a M/B fan controller.

The only thing you can do, to help matters, is enable SpeedStep, so called. You do this in the Windows Power Options Properties, specifically in the Power Scheme settings, by switching the scheme from 'Home/Office' to 'Portable/Laptop' -- and, of course, making sure SpeedStep is turned on in your M/B BIOS... This will drop down the processor clock speed when it's sitting idle, making your CPU run cooler, and allow you to get away with these new, slower fans speeds.

Personally, if it was me, I would dump that boxed HSF post-haste! Intel should be ashamed of themselves for putting that POS on 'Connies'... :(
 

phillyman36

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Thanks Vindsl i am going to get an Artic Cooler hsf i had one with my x2-3800 and it worked great

ps i dont see the speed step option in the bios of my mobo im using an intel 975 badaxe(wanted stability now i know why people want bells and whistles)
 

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Originally posted by: phillyman36
ps i dont see the speed step option in the bios of my mobo...
I just edited my post (above) and linked to an article that gives an overview of SpeedStep. It's kind of a 'tricky' thing, and most likely NOT all configs support it... I just threw that in the mix for general interest. An aftermarket HSF is really the better way to go! ;)