Swiftech MCX4000 not working?

Amino · Jul 10, 2003

Ok, my 2.4C clocked at 3.2 right now is getting an idle temp at around 56C! I'm pretty sure I installed it correctly. This is assumed to be a really good cooler right? My fan puts out about 34CFM being an LED fan, but I don't know what's wrong...

Anyone got any pointers or ideas? Should I tighten the bolts on the mobo a bit more?

stan03 · Jul 10, 2003

i think its due to the weak fan... its not just the heatsink, like when you see comparisons, look at the fans they use. I know most people put tornados on thier slks, if you try a higher airflow fan, i think youd see muuuuch bettter temps

Ffats · Jul 10, 2003

Yeah, Usually Swiftechs are meant for 50cfm on up fans. You may want to look into getting an adjustable fan... Maybe a ThermalTake Smart Fan II?

Amino · Jul 10, 2003

Actually, I made a mistake, my fan does 48.11 CFM. I have a 92mm one on it. I looked at the 80mm version's specs...

And I will NEVER buy another thermaltake product ever again.

stan03 · Jul 11, 2003

hmmm, did you lap it?

LOL

And I will NEVER buy another thermaltake product ever again.

Amino · Jul 11, 2003

No, I didn't lap it, but I've never lapped my heatsinks, and they always work fine. I mean, I don't get 30C, but I do get around 37-40C, which is fine for me, but 56C is just way too high. I'm gonna try screwing it down harder. I don't think I did a very good job with that.

grunjee · Jul 11, 2003

It's very easy to mount that heatsink unevenly. I would play around with tightening the bolts some more one at a time.

thalzaar24 · Jul 11, 2003

i dunno, but my 2.4 (not overclocked) sits idle around 40-ish depending on the room temp. /shrug, I really like my Swiftech. i really tightened down the heatsink when installing though, to make sure i got a good connection.

I don't have any fancy fan either, just one of these sitting on top for cool mirrored look, hehe

obliv · Jul 11, 2003

dont skimp on the tightening, the chances of u breaking anything is slim because of the IHS on the p4 chips.

Amino · Jul 11, 2003

See, thalzaar24's fan is smaller and puts out less air than mine. I think it is my mounting job. man, why couldn't they have just made it simple and used the retention bracket! ARGH! Oh well. At least it still looks fancy.

thalzaar24 · Jul 11, 2003

i agree, the mounting was a little rough and i was worried that i wouldn't tighten it down enough. However, i feel comfortable that it is securely in place and not relying on clips that become worn or not enough tension on them to make a good fit.

stan03 · Jul 11, 2003

i think it has to do with the size and weight of the heatsink.

Ffats · Jul 12, 2003

The stock retention clip could never hold the MCX4000... well, it could for a couple minutes. Then you'd hear the unpleasant clank and crack against a brand new video card.... Safety net, anyone?

Amino · Jul 14, 2003

Ok, is there any way to put the stock retention bracket back on and have it be sturdy enough to support a HSF again? I screwed my MCX4000 on as tight as it would go, but I'm still getting a temp of 50C on idle...

NcBaller1985 · Jul 14, 2003

Mine works fine. I get REALLY good temps. Idle around 32*. Haven't done a load test yet.

Xtc4u · Jul 14, 2003

take it off redo the thermal grease and try again. I had to do this twice with my 462s til i got it just right.

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