Computer hot as a mofo

**abu_has_the_power** · 01-12-2006, 03:24 AM

the hs is definitely not on backwards. my old cpu (2.4c) used this hs, and it's temps never went over 45C in the summer. and it was oced to 3.2

**Virtualbody1234** · 01-12-2006, 04:30 AM

It must be something that prevents the heat from transfering to the heatsink.

**abu_has_the_power** · 01-12-2006, 04:40 AM

that can't be possible. unless arctic silver has an expire date hmm

valid or not, i did this. took it off. felt the cpu (with the paste still on it) and the hs at the same time. and this was within 5 min after i shut down my computer. both felt the same temperature.

i'm thinking this is a problem with the cpu. when i first installed it, it was fairly hot. the 1st time i popped it in, it idled @ 40C ish. i oced it to 3.4, just to see how well this cpu oc's, and it bounced around from 40-43C. load was just over 50, and i didn't like that. so i set it back down to default clock settings. now the temp just won't go down.

right now, my tornado's running full speed (4990 rpm), and i'm idling @ 47C. sigh

i'm thinking of selling this and going back to my 2.4c. the 3.2 i got is a 1MB L2 cache prescott. so it's worth around $200 on ebay. i got it from my uncle, so i guess i could put the $$ towards the small form factor i'm building in the summer.

**Virtualbody1234** · 01-12-2006, 04:49 AM

Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

To feel the CPU after you take the cooler off is way too late. It's a small lightweight item that cools quickly and doesn't retain heat.

I guess you didn't read this.

**abu_has_the_power** · 01-12-2006, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

To feel the CPU after you take the cooler off is way too late. It's a small lightweight item that cools quickly and doesn't retain heat.

I guess you didn't read this.

i did.

did u read the rest of my post?

**Virtualbody1234** · 01-12-2006, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by abu_has_the_power

i did.

did u read the rest of my post?

Yes. I don't know what else to add.

**abu_has_the_power** · 01-12-2006, 05:13 AM

i was wondering. how does my 9800 pro's performance match with the 6600gt?

as of now, i can spare $200 to fix this computer. then sell everything to get part of this $200 back when i build my new computer.

i can get a 6600gt for around $120-$130, or i can spend $180 and get a 6800. i need agp cuz my mobo doesn't have pci-e. hmmmmmmm

i might also need some $ to get a new psu. hmmmm