thermal paste "break-in"; stock HSF sufficient?

[TheMadScot]

So I've got an E2160 on it's way, along with an IP35 mobo, Tuniq Tower and some AS5. Naturally, here I am with more questions, having never done an OC before.

1. I've read a few of places that recommend a 5-day "break-in" period with your HSF and thermal paste before doing any OC'ing. To paraphrase Capt. Barbossa, is that a rule, or more of a guideline?

2. For an E2160 at around 3.0-3.2, do I really need the Tuniq, or is the stock HSF sufficient?

Thanks!

 

[Ika]

1. It's a guideline. When I put my comp together, I slapped together the Big Typhoon, AS5, and CPU, and got crackin'. Granted, you'll see a pretty big temp difference... at first, my Typhoon was hitting almost 58C tops at 100% Orthos load; now, it barely cracks 45C at the same voltage and temp. So don't overdo it too much.

2. You don't *really* need the Tuniq, but it's likely quieter than the stock. Plus, I think the stock would probably get up to around 60C full load, which isn't such a good thing.

 

[Comdrpopnfresh]

might want to pick up some arctic ceramique- no set-in period, and cooler than as5 after even weeks of breaking in. It's cheaper too! The only draw back is that it is more 'sticky' so application may not be as easy. For AS5, the break-in period is generally 200 hours, but excessive heat will aid- so overclocking, stability testing will only lower that period of time.

 

[Quiksilver]

Arctic Cooling MX-2 has no break in period either.

 

[VirtualLarry]

For 3.0-3.2, the stock heatsink should be sufficient. (Says the person that spent $$$ on CoolerMaster HyperTX 2 CPU heatsinks, and seems to be getting results not much better than the Intel stock fan.)

 

[BadRobot]

I think it varies from processor to processer...YMMV(your mileage may vary) applies here..

 

[lyssword]

I believe stock heatsink fan stock paste and no case fans would be sufficient up to 2.8. It will overheat higher than that. e2140 m0 here.

 

[Shoal07]

Ok, since this is the most related topic I could find, I have a new Intel 2180 Proc and I don't plan to overclock (it's for a server). I do have AS5 (I always have AS5) but this is also the first time I plan to use a stock Heatsink (since I am not OC'n). So, do I need to clean the stock HS thermal junk off or just use it? Will there be signifigant temp differences at stock speeds between the thermal pads and AS5 (the stock intel cooling does have thermal pads, right?)

Sorry, lots of questions, but normally I would just use aftermarket cooling.

 

[BadRobot]

I used the stock thermal goop on teh stock HSF. When i get my aftermarket cooler i am going to use as5.