(pics will follow later)
Got a brand new watercooled setup here :
Antec Plusview 1000AMG case
MSI NEO2-LS mainboard (865PE)
Pentium IV 2.6c @ 3.25 (1.6 volts)
Installed the watercooling rig using :
Eheim 1048 pump
Maze4 CPU block
Maze4 GPU block (on Radeon9800pro)
Black Ice Extreme radiator (120x120mm Enermax)
External reservoir
10cm tubing
Now, when running just windows, I get temps of around 40°C. When I start playing games like UT2K3, temps get up to 50°C (or even higher). I made sure all blocks are fit correctly, and used a decent applied Arctic Silver III layer.
I gotta say though that using a SLK900A (aircooler) or a Koolance watercooled setup gave me even worse temps.
So what am I doing wrong? Or are these temps normal for a cpu overclocked to such a speed? Some people suggested I get a better radiator, but I kinda doubt that this would give me lower temps since the water doesn't even feel warm.
I AM kind of getting suspicious about the temps reported by the mainboard, since it always seems to be a bit on the high side. I flashed my mobo to the latest bios (1.3) but this didn't change a thing.
All help/tips welcome!!
Got a brand new watercooled setup here :
Antec Plusview 1000AMG case
MSI NEO2-LS mainboard (865PE)
Pentium IV 2.6c @ 3.25 (1.6 volts)
Installed the watercooling rig using :
Eheim 1048 pump
Maze4 CPU block
Maze4 GPU block (on Radeon9800pro)
Black Ice Extreme radiator (120x120mm Enermax)
External reservoir
10cm tubing
Now, when running just windows, I get temps of around 40°C. When I start playing games like UT2K3, temps get up to 50°C (or even higher). I made sure all blocks are fit correctly, and used a decent applied Arctic Silver III layer.
I gotta say though that using a SLK900A (aircooler) or a Koolance watercooled setup gave me even worse temps.
So what am I doing wrong? Or are these temps normal for a cpu overclocked to such a speed? Some people suggested I get a better radiator, but I kinda doubt that this would give me lower temps since the water doesn't even feel warm.
I AM kind of getting suspicious about the temps reported by the mainboard, since it always seems to be a bit on the high side. I flashed my mobo to the latest bios (1.3) but this didn't change a thing.
All help/tips welcome!!