8RDA+ and Thermaltake? HELP!

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• Jun 19, 2003

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Hey all! I jsut set up my new rig today and I'm new to the forums. However, I am having a problem that I don't think is right. I am running a 2100+ at 2.2Ghz with an SLK800A and a TT smart fan II. However, my thermaltake case thinks my CPU is idleing at 55C!!

How can I test my CPU mobo temp and get a REAL reading? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!
-Ambo

 

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• Jun 19, 2003

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Did you check in the bios and with the USDM program that comes with the motherboard?
If it's still really high you may need to reseat your heatsink.

 

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I just did, and it says 43C in bios, but my fan controller says 55C...I guess OCing it wierds it out...that sucks...

 

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• Jun 19, 2003

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What does the base of the hs look like? i used a slk800 for a while w/2500+@2309mhz=38c idle-45c load. i ordered 2 1 for me 1 for a friend 1 was great the other needed alot of lapping. so it ran hot untill we hand lapped it. just a gess. good luck.

 

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• Jun 23, 2003

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When I first installed my SLK800A my temps were 49c at load. After checking it I found it wasn't seated properly and after fixing it my temps dropped drasticaly.

 

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• Jun 23, 2003

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Way to go. now on with the trashing!!!!!!!