What's up with these Q6600 G0 Core Temps?

[BroadbandGamer]

I'm about ready to dismount my stock HSF for the 2nd time. The first time I didn't have it mounted correctly and I was getting an idle BIOS temp of 70C. I remounted the HSF and the temp dropped to approx. 40C. I thought I had fixed the problem but it looks like my temps are still too high.

I just ran Prime95 Small FFTs for approx. 15 minutes and my core temps topped out at 74,65,74,65 using Core Temp 0.95.4. My cores are now idling at 52,44,50,44.

So what do you guys think? Did I do a bad job applying the AS5? I'm using the stock Intel HSF. For some reason I'm having a real hard time figuring out how to use these damn Intel push pins (or whatever the hell they're called). A really crappy design if you ask me.

Anyway, what should I do?

 

[BoboKatt]

I can totally agree with your situation. I am actually using an aftermarket Ninja Rev B. on my Q6600 with a strong fan. I was really hoping on seeing good temps. The Ninja uses the same pushpin system as the stock Intel HS/F. It is essentially the most annoying setup I have ever had to deal with.

I am still not sure whether I got it right or wrong. I know that as I pushed on one pin and thought I got it right, pushing on the other pin would pop that one out. Took me for ever.

Anyhow my idle temps with this setup are in the low 40's or at times high 30's... most like 39c. Under load however I rarely get over 55c. I still believe this is too high considering that my e6850 with a Tunic Tower (yes I know it's only 2 cores) idles at 29c and barely gets over 43-45 on Orthos.

I have decided to purchase an aftermarket retention clip. This system allows you to still use the bracket for your stock Intel HS/F but you remove the push pins, you install a back plate on the board (yes you need to remove the board) and then you use 4 included bolts and you end up getting a WAY better fit. It's actually not hard to do this and the instructions are beautiful.

http://thermalright.info/therm...nfo.php?articles_id=75

I helped a friend do this and I was shocked at the difference in temps he got. I am ordering one today and hope to have it in soon.

The other concern is how well did you apply your AC5? Too much? Too little? Still I am betting on the push pins not being properly in there but you know what.. that even with the pins inserted correctly it's still very hard to get very good and even pressure on the cpu to properly transfer the heat. It's why I am hoping I will get better contact with this kit.

 

[BroadbandGamer]

Well it looks like those damn push pins was part of my problem.

Today I replaced my stock Intel HSF with a ASUS Triton 70 and my temps dropped a lot. I know part of the drop was the better HSF but I also think the crappy push pin system is hit or miss. With the stock HSF cores 1 and 4 were pretty much the same temp and cores 0 and 3 were the same. There was about a 9C difference between the two pairs. With the new ASUS Triton 70 here are my idle temps: 36, 34, 28, 28. Notice that cores 2 & 3 are now reading the same temp and cores 0 and 1 are reading about 6-7C higher. This change has to be due to not being able to get a consistent seat with this crappy push pin system.

BTW, I'm really loving this ASUS Triton 70. I picked it up at Fry's for $40. It's small, looks good, and seems to keep my cores nice and cool. I also noticed it's real similar to the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro that most people seem to like. I think the ASUS looks a lot better.

I've included some pics of the new ASUS HSF. I've also included a couple pics of my stock HSF and CPU after removing it from my machine last night. Does it look like I have too much AS5?

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