Just got OCZ Gladiator - Niceness!

[Bonka]

Wow, I am just stunned by my new purchase. An OCZ Gladiator with a Delta38 fan and a Sanyo Denki 80mm 53CFM fan. The results speak for themselves. Although I've yet to get some conclusive idle/load temps, right now, my load temps are at around 26/35. My previous load temps were 35/42 but usually 1-2 degrees higher when I leave my computer on for long periods. Can't believe an addage of a case fan made such a large difference. More cooling to come for sure.

Interestingly, I don't seem to find the combo I have now overbearing. Yes, they are loud, but not loud enough to bother me. I was waiting for more of that "whine" noise that I thought these highspeed fans put out, but that's not really the case. Tell me if I'm either a psycho, a freak, or just plain going deaf :D

Just to let you know, my tower is about 1 foot away from me. It is sitting on a raised table about 2 inches shorter than my desk. I must be going deaf :beer:

[Bonka]

Hmmm...I don't know if I've done something wrong, but the cpu temps haven't gone down too much with the new hs/fan. In somewhat formal fashion, my load temps look like it's around 30/39 +/- 1c. For some reason, still looks rather high. This is only a 2-3 degree difference with my Volcano II. I didn't apply any thermal compound and the thermal pad on the hs, I ripped off. I doubt I installed the hs the wrong way since it can only go on one way. I also saw noticeable streaks on the hs. I forgot to run my finger along the bottom but would lapping be a good idea and perhaps bring the temps down?

Concerning my Delta38 now. It's rated at 6800RPM, however it's only spinning at around 6300RPM. I know the fan speed is dynamic and can vary from the written specs, but 500rpm below?? Did I get a crap fan or is this how fast the delta38 goes at?

[lennytiger]

Delta Fans Usualy Spin around 6500RPM +- a little bit!!

[Bonka]

Originally posted by lennytiger
Delta Fans Usualy Spin around 6500RPM +- a little bit!!


Hmmm, well that's really the least of my baffling new goodies.

Must've gotten the temps mixed up. Idle temps now look like it's around 26/35. Still rather high I think.

[Kendan]

I didn't apply any thermal compound and the thermal pad on the hs, I ripped off.


Get some thermal compound. That will lower your temps. What are you using to get your load temps?

[Bonka]

Prime95. Seems to be more accurate than Sandra.

[lennytiger]

I think a good few hours folding is good as kendan will agree!!

[Kendan]

Folding, Seti, prime 95, and Toast are good for getting your full load temp. With Toast I was 2-3 degrees hotter than Folding.

[Bonka]

Hmmm...I know I can find most of them...anyone know where I can get Toast?

ANyways, right now, I'm wanting cooler temps rather than getting hotter temps.

[Hoot]

You want to run your CPU up to its highest temperature? Download BurnK6.exe from the suite of heating utilities provided by Swiftech. It is contained in the following download:
http://www.overclockers.com/tips166/cpuburn2.zip
Forget the other programs. Just use BurnK6. It beats the pant off of Prime95 (which I use) or any of the distributed processing apps. Period, end statement! I do not believe it checks for errors incurred as a result of running to high an overclock for a given temperature, but it is great for simple burning in and testing your cooling solution.

73, Hoot

[Yodums]

I'm w/ Hoot.

CPUBurn is an excellent program and I use to get 32 Full load with Seti. With CPUBurn I got 38..

Yodums

[Bonka]

Thanks.

Ok, I ran Burnk6 for a few hours. Load temps peak at 29/43. Still feels strangely high for me. I ran prime for just over an hour, and it would squeeze out at 28/38. Nonetheless, anything else I can do to bring down temps? ASII is coming. Perhaps more fans? The results right now don't look too satisfying :confused: