Hello
I'm installing the VOS32 cooler on a PIII800EB.
Removing the stock fan was very easy, the heatsink was a real nightmare, we tried a lot of "techniques" but finally the "case screw and brute force" method worked fine.
The problem now is : The temp is very high !!! 80C - 90C running the FSB@150Mhz. The temp was fine with the intel cooler.
What can be wrong ?
After checking all the installation, the only clue is the contact between the CPU and the new heatsink. Both fans are working fine, all is Ok. excep the temp. !!!
The CPU has a small area in the center with a white thin film of something, how I clean that to have a better contact ? this area is 2 or 3 mm. high, is that normal ? is it safe to clean or touch that area ? how much force is recommended to apply to the heatsink to ensure good contact ?
How much thermal grease is needed ? (I'm using the grease that came with the VOS32)
Any sugestions ?
As you can see, I'm lost, any help will be welcome.
Thank you.
I'm installing the VOS32 cooler on a PIII800EB.
Removing the stock fan was very easy, the heatsink was a real nightmare, we tried a lot of "techniques" but finally the "case screw and brute force" method worked fine.
The problem now is : The temp is very high !!! 80C - 90C running the FSB@150Mhz. The temp was fine with the intel cooler.
What can be wrong ?
After checking all the installation, the only clue is the contact between the CPU and the new heatsink. Both fans are working fine, all is Ok. excep the temp. !!!
The CPU has a small area in the center with a white thin film of something, how I clean that to have a better contact ? this area is 2 or 3 mm. high, is that normal ? is it safe to clean or touch that area ? how much force is recommended to apply to the heatsink to ensure good contact ?
How much thermal grease is needed ? (I'm using the grease that came with the VOS32)
Any sugestions ?
As you can see, I'm lost, any help will be welcome.
Thank you.