Socket 775 Heatsink needed badly Proc Peak @156F

[MVC]

* Sighs..... * What I KEEEEEEP saying and keeeeeep saying is that those are temps achieved with the case cover totally off - - ok?..... it's even higher otherwise. and at those temps......the processor locks a bit and begins to act wonkey - - - so I need to do something before a less than an 100USD problem becomes another 189USD problem.... Il'Tiendeme?

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p.s. Would anyone care to comment on the Scythe question I proposed earlier in the thread?

Sorry, missed that you were running with the case open.

As for the Scythe, stick with TR, either the XP-90 or the XP-120. (Oh, and as for why I don't have one, TR didn't have the LGA 775 adaptor when I bought my Swiftech. If they had....)

 

[QijdiDeOr]

That is a valid point MVC - Directed air is preferred in my case as well. Unfortunately due to overall cost the case upgrade got left out and the thermal rating on this old monster is rather poor compared to newer models.


And no prob MVC - Please excuse my out-burst - I have been working to maintain this horrendous hephalump since right after Christmas - it has be a bit edgy.

 

[QijdiDeOr]

Delta has a high performance fan that would most definitely fit the Scythe in the above post. The HS is also less than the beloved Thermalright but still uses the 775 adapter.. This is alright but opinions????????????


Hmmmmmmmm - Missed that bit on the end of the last post MVC - I agree but is there room? I don't want to have to be bending things about.

* Despises his old case *

* Chuckles and awaits more replies *

 

[MVC]

And no prob MVC - Please excuse my out-burst - I have been working to maintain this horrendous hephalump since right after Christmas - it has be a bit edgy.

Believe me, I understand. The comp I'm typing on originally had an Intel 560 chip in it when I built it last fall. I couldn't get the temps down to anything reasonable so I stuck in the 530 chip--I'm currently building a new system to house the 560--water cooled this time.

As for the Scythe, it's 675g compared to the XP-120's 370g (it weighs almost twice as much, since you don't like metric , which is that much more stress on the mother board) and the Scythe is 110mm tall (or so it appears, they've got at least one misplaced decimal in the description) compared to the XP-120s 68mm. Even with a 35mm fan, the XP-120 is 7mm shorter, giving you that much more clearance to the side of the case. So, I still think the XP-120, or its smaller brother the XP-90, would be a better choice.

 

[PCM0nk3y]

I think the best air cooled heatsink you are going to find is the Thermalright XP120. It will cool a lot better with less noise. it will be a lot quieter than any heatsink that uses a smaller fan due to the 120mm fan pushing more air with less noise.

Just a question tho, have you tried reseating your current heatsink? I would take your current heatsink off, clean whatever thermal compound you used off your CPU and your heatsink and then get some Arctic Silver 5 and put a small dab on your CPU and then push down with your heatsink to spread it out. I would try that first before buying a new heatsink. And if that doesn't work, then get an XP120.

 

[QijdiDeOr]

PCMonkey> I have not had the Arctic 5 available but it is on the list - What I have had is not good enough but been moderately adequate. The chip and heatsink have been reseated so many times by both the service ( to whom I have not had to take a machine in over a decade ) and myself also.... This last seating has been the best and has tooooo Much heatsink compound - which by all rights Should be making it less efficient.......but it's not.... And yessssss I cleaned the mating joints thoroughly as well - The temps have been so high that it tarnished the current HS mount and I found about about the 20 matings rule.

Arctic 5 is on the list and was one of the first things since this last course of research began 5 days ago.

 

[QijdiDeOr]

MVC> I agree - but from the above posted pictures do you believe it will fit on the MSI 915p Combo motherboard???? I don't wish to be bending things about.

After all the grief through which I was put with 5 defective motherboards before this one I dare not risk it.

And considering the poor cooling abilities of this case I think I should also invest in a slot cooler for the 5.25" bay.. and a fan shroud for the thermalright if there is room - * Wishes he could find his metric ruler - all the measuring instramnets in the house and no metric - Whatever *

 

[MVC]

If using more TIM is giving you better temps, maybe you should try lapping the heatsink. Generally one only wants a very fine layer of TIM so that the metal of the heatsink is in close contact with the chip, or the heat spreader in this case, with the TIM filling in the (microscopic) gaps. If you've got a non-flat heatsink the added TIM is allowing some heat to be dissipated, transferred to the heatsink, but no where near what a flat heatsink would do.

 

[QijdiDeOr]

MVC> Yes yes yes yes yes yes..... This is very well known.....

but you should see the temps then - I can't control them and the comp locks... I tried everything first.. Didn't go to DeVry for nothing after all.....


Personally... I think the heatsink surface is defective but it's too late to take it back now - out of house warranty.... the small dimple in the middle kinda gave it away upon the first cleaning.


Scratch some of that and reverse it - didn't read the post too well - glasses on the nose and all today. - but still.... I just think it's time for watercooling and wish that blasted check would hurry on it's way HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.


And thanks

Have done that....... Still not satisfied.

 

[PCM0nk3y]

do you have the stock intel heatsink? maybe try throwing that on and see what happens, just a thought.

 

[MVC]

MVC> I agree - but from the above posted pictures do you believe it will fit on the MSI 915p Combo motherboard???? I don't wish to be bending things about.

After all the grief through which I was put with 5 defective motherboards before this one I dare not risk it.

And considering the poor cooling abilities of this case I think I should also invest in a slot cooler for the 5.25" bay.. and a fan shroud for the thermalright if there is room - * Wishes he could find his metric ruler - all the measuring instramnets in the house and no metric - Whatever *

That motherboard doesn't appear on the list of compatible ones on the TR site, but looking at the picture of it at Newegg, the XP-120 should fit and the XP-90 would definately fit--there's only one cap that could possibly get in the way it isn't that close. The TR chart is here: http://www.thermalright.com/support_default.htm. You could always send an e-mail to TR and ask them and see what they say.

As for slot coolers I don't really have an opinion. I've honestly yet to see one worth the effort when considering the minimal impact on temps and the great increase in added noise.

As for the metric conversions, this is a pretty good site: http://www.processassociates.com/process/convert/cf_all.htm

 

[QijdiDeOr]

PC Monkey> I wish I did.... but I had to go tray instead of boxed due to too much overcosting caused by bad information from people instore - * Excuses that remark - can't help but state the truth *



MVC> I will do that... Thanks

 

[MVC]

do you have the stock intel heatsink? maybe try throwing that on and see what happens, just a thought.

Believe me, those things are pitiful. My 560 chip was locking up with the HSF that came with it which is why I went to the Swiftech heatsink. And even with it, in the Sonata case, the chip kept passing 75°C with a load--I had to pull the chip. There is no way I'd ever install the stock HSF for an LGA 775 Prescott.

 

[QijdiDeOr]

Believe me, those things are pitiful. My 560 chip was locking up with the HSF that came with it which is why I went to the Swiftech heatsink. And even with it, in the Sonata case, the chip kept passing 75°C with a load--I had to pull the chip. There is no way I'd ever install the stock HSF for an LGA 775 Prescott.

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! 75C Eugh!! Ouch!!! Burnt My fingers! Somebody get me a new vapochill to take the heat off OmG!!!!!

I mean...... so long as it fits I DON"T CARE noise is also not an issue.... Believe it or not.,...,.,.,.

I LIKE THE " SOUND " of the fans.

 

[PCM0nk3y]

I ran the stock heatsink for about 2 or 3 weeks and I idled around 47-49C and loaded up around 62C, which is high I know, but it might be better than his current solution.

 

[Ven0m]

As you don't care noise - XP-120 with 220CFM delta / Freezer7 with 92mm Tornado. of course, with good case airflow and AS5.

 

[MVC]

I ran the stock heatsink for about 2 or 3 weeks and I idled around 47-49C and loaded up around 62C, which is high I know, but it might be better than his current solution.

A lot of it depends on the case. I know the current Sonata, the one I have, with the intake fan behind the hard drives is pitiful. And, since QijdiDeOr has said that he's using an old case with poor cooling.... I seriously doubt that the stock HSF would be an improvement.

 

[QijdiDeOr]

Ok.....


Time to write Thermalright and take a shower - but any furthering suggestions are always welcome... Will check in later on.....

Thanks again... If it fits I am ordering tonight...... WITH the good delta fan....


Then when the check comes in I go Waterized - WOO HOO

Thank God for martini's - it sure helps to balance the mood!.... HAH

Bahamüt's Tail! I needed That.........

God Bless you all and thanks again

* Totters off to his duties........ Tini in hand - slightly sloshing - as is he * heh

 

[MVC]

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Thank God for martini's - it sure helps to balance the mood!.... HAH

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Ugh, GIN? not hot enough yet. Get yourself a nice single malt about 25 years old. Much better

 

[QijdiDeOr]

Ugh, GIN? not hot enough yet. Get yourself a nice single malt about 25 years old. Much better

Never Gin!!!!! * goes French for a moment *AreYouMAd? Never Jinn in a martini!!! Only Ze Fienest Vodka An only potatoe........



HAHAHHAAHAHAHAH