Seating a Big Typhoon

[AZReDWiNG]

I'm running an AMD X2 4200+ and overclocked it up to 240x11. Speedfan tells me my idle is at ~40 on 1.45Vcore, so I have not yet primed it, wanting to fix this problem first. (It runs ~33 at 1.35Vcore).

I have a Big Typhoon. That thing is a BITCH to mount. I'm guessing that there are problems with the thermal paste (I'm using AS5) application, primarily because it's hard to both keep the HSF from sliding around while trying to install the mount screws. I guess what I'm asking is if there are any tips to mount this giant thing properly so my temperatures aren't crazy high ?

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: AZReDWiNG
I'm running an AMD X2 4200+ and overclocked it up to 240x11. Speedfan tells me my idle is at ~40 on 1.45Vcore, so I have not yet primed it, wanting to fix this problem first. (It runs ~33 at 1.35Vcore).

I have a Big Typhoon. That thing is a BITCH to mount. I'm guessing that there are problems with the thermal paste (I'm using AS5) application, primarily because it's hard to both keep the HSF from sliding around while trying to install the mount screws. I guess what I'm asking is if there are any tips to mount this giant thing properly so my temperatures aren't crazy high ?

well yuo could be expecting too much o9f your Big Typhoon.
First thing you need to do is get the directions and read them slowly and carefully!
Take your time!
Run through the installation process in your head first.
Then do a dry run making sure you have all your tools and parts.
Then go for it.

Also you should make sure your airflow from front to back is unrestricted.

Good Luck!!

 

[Jack Bauer CTU]

Yes, I agree this heatink was a major pain to install. If you have a metal mounting plate on your MB use it (you don't need the TTBT plate and all the ridiculous nuts, and thumbscrews). The key is to start one screw (just enough so it holds), then start the other screw. Don't worry about the thermal paste (just put a drop in the center of the CPU it will get smeared around enough.)

I upgraded my MB to a MSI Neo4 Platinum and thought I would give the TTBT a try since a lot of people rave about it. Well it does a good job of cooling my CPU, but I think this heatsink should only be used on a case with an exhaust fan mounted high on the cover. I had a Zalman 9500 and it kept not only my CPU cool, but it also lowered my MB temperature as well. On a TT Tsunami case the Zalman blew right into the rear case exhaust. With the TTBT my CPU and MB temps are 5C higher with the cover on the case.

 

[Jack Bauer CTU]

Oh I forgot something. I had an X2 4200+, and got it to 2.6GHz without adjusting the voltage at all (just used a memory divider), and was using the Zalman 9500LED. My temperatures were around 35C idle, and 41 at full load. Set your voltage back to default and try relaxing your memory timings. It seems to be the luck of the draw because I got an Opteron 175 and had to up the voltage 10% to get it to 2.6 GHz (thats with memory settings at the slowest), and they are supposed to OC better.