slk-800 temp problems? Some suggestions for you.

[DTBH]

Hi guys

I was having some trouble with the slk-800 with high temps managed to fix it so I thought I share them with you.

1. Temps were high. Idle= 46 load=60.

I found the temps a little too high eventhough I overclock. I reseated my heatsink using no washers and my computer would not post.
I reseated it again no temps are even higher! Looking carefully at the heat sink I realised that I was suppose to align it so that the heatsink sits FLAT onto the socket. There is a hinge on the "clip on" side (the side you use a screw driver to fit it onto the socket). Once the Heatsink was aligned I booted up and voila.

Idle =33 and load running prime95 =40.

I've seen some people on this forum complaining about high temps while using the slk - 800. Hope this helps.

p.s of course reapply some thermal paste, artic silver or whatever when reinstalling the Heatsink.

 

[Mardeth]

Your saying that you slk-800 wasnt flat on your CPU?

 

[BoomAM]

What do you mean "flat" on the CPU, do you mean the base of the SLK-800 wasnt touching the core propely?, or didnt you put the pads on? Can you be more specific?

 

[blade]

I believe what he means is what I first ran into when installing the slk800.

Since both of the heatsinks are narrow you must be sure after attaching the clip to the rear that the heatsink is mostly towards the back and NOT the front (see pics below). If too far towards the front I've found the heatsink will overhang slightly on the plastic part just behind the motherboard catches thus not contacting the cpu as it should. I did this initially and once I figured it out I reinstalled the heatsink with it mostly towards the rear and temps dropped 10-14 degrees.

Scroll down here for pictures. If that's what he meant anyway.

 

[DTBH]

Originally posted by: blade
I believe what he means is what I first ran into when installing the slk800.

Since both of the heatsinks are narrow you must be sure after attaching the clip to the rear that the heatsink is mostly towards the back and NOT the front (see pics below). If too far towards the front I've found the heatsink will overhang slightly on the plastic part just behind the motherboard catches thus not contacting the cpu as it should. I did this initially and once I figured it out I reinstalled the heatsink with it mostly towards the rear and temps dropped 10-14 degrees.

Scroll down here for pictures. If that's what he meant anyway.

Ya that is exactly what I mean. Sorry for the crappy explanation

 

[Awakened2002]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll make sure everything is set right.

 

[blade]

Sorry for the crappy explanation

Not crappy at all, that problem is difficult to explain.


Thermaltake should have mentioned this on the box or at least on their site. One could possibly burn out or damage their cpu if the sink is too far forward.

 

[Abhoth]

Originally posted by: blade

Sorry for the crappy explanation

Not crappy at all, that problem is difficult to explain.


Thermaltake should have mentioned this on the box or at least on their site. One could possibly burn out or damage their cpu if the sink is too far forward.

Make that "Thermalright"....

 

[The Sauce]

Yes i actually killed a CPU this way...the uneven pressure cracked the core. If you look at the socket there is a little shelf on one side and a corresponding cut-out on the h/s. If you are not really careful the base of the h/s can get hung-up on the shelf and not only will you not make contact with the CPU but you will apply uneven pressure to the core when you are clamping down the h/s and can damage your core. This is a poor design of the socket and you'd think that they would have done something to correct this by now. Happens with all h/s's.

 

[DTBH]

Yes! Thermal right should include some instructions to warn us about the potiential problems. It is ridiculous for them to assume that everyone reads Indepth reviews of their products explanning how to install it. I read plenty of reviews for the slk 800 before purchasing it and I still miss the part of aligning the HS.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: blade
I believe what he means is what I first ran into when installing the slk800.

Since both of the heatsinks are narrow you must be sure after attaching the clip to the rear that the heatsink is mostly towards the back and NOT the front (see pics below). If too far towards the front I've found the heatsink will overhang slightly on the plastic part just behind the motherboard catches thus not contacting the cpu as it should. I did this initially and once I figured it out I reinstalled the heatsink with it mostly towards the rear and temps dropped 10-14 degrees.

Scroll down here for pictures. If that's what he meant anyway.

Nice article and good job blade

 

[blade]

Thank you DAPUNISHER

Make that "Thermalright"....

Doh! I have a habbit of getting those 2 mixed up name wise.

 

[Texun]

A question for Blade or anyone else...

I found this thread while doing a search on the 800 and was wanting to make sure I understood the orientation of the HS with the socket. One the bottom of the HS there is a cut out of about 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch or so on one end. Should the HS be placed on the socket so that it is on the same end as the socket's locking hinge point, or opposite?

I read the post and thought I had it down pat, but considering the consiquences if I am wrong I wanted to ask. I only have one cpu and maybe one shot at getting it right.

Thanks,

 

[blade]

The front is the side where the hinge locks down (usually pointing toward the ram or power supply, depending on your mobo), you place the heatsink with the clip that has the slot for a screwdriver there. First place it over the rear catches (see bottom pics here), then gently lay the heatsink evenly on the cpu. Then use a properly fitting flathead screwdriver to guide the front clip on the front catches. Do try several screwdrivers first and choose one that fits best so it won't slip out while guiding the clip.

Hope that helps

 

[tbates757]

I was wondering why my temps were high....