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ThePunkGeek
12-18-01, 08:24 PM
I know that alot of the times Sisoft sandra reads the temps a little lower then they really are.

But could it be possible that is teams a little high?

It use to be 8°C under my LCD display now it is 1°C over could it be the LCD probe is not in the right spot?

(i seen this change after i changed my heatsink)
Diggrr
12-19-01, 02:24 AM
Yes, you may have not put the probe back in the same spot.
Also, did you remove the processor when you changed? If so, did you rebend the sensor back up, maybe add a little fresh thermal goo to it? Does your lcd have some goo on it? Fingerprints?
ThePunkGeek
12-19-01, 06:20 AM
Originally posted by ThePunkGeek
I know that alot of the times Sisoft sandra reads the temps a little lower then they really are.

But could it be possible that is teams a little high?

It use to be 8°C under my LCD display now it is 1°C over could it be the LCD probe is not in the right spot?

(i seen this change after i changed my heatsink)

yes to all them except the finger prints
Diggrr
12-19-01, 12:01 PM
Well then.
I looked up AMD's way of doing things. You'll find a pretty good description here:http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/23794.pdf
Look in the thermocouple installation section. It shows how to best mount a thermister. Please don't try this unless you have equipment, and confidence in your abilities. You can ruin a good hsf if it's done wrong.

Second way to mount it is using a flat style thermisor. Mount it right up against the side of the core. Don't use the round style, unless it's very small. You don't want it to make the hsf sit against it, you can jeopardize core contact if it's larger than the proc/hsf gap. Check this carefully...mount the hsf, then wiggle the wire around. It must move freely or can effect the cooling. (do this while not powered up, of course) I'd use a dab of silicone to hold it in place, with tape to hold until it's dry.
Don't try squishing a larger one, that's a very bad idea. Take the time to get the right one. Your accuracy and your core depend on it.