Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ?????

muelo1000 · 06-19-09, 08:23 PM

I just overclocked my Q6600 CPU from 2.4 to 3.0 the system seem stable prime havent detected any errors it started as high as 80-90c now down to 77-72c is this normal ,what I mean is does the temp gets high because I am running prime, other wise it dosent get this high or is this as high as its going to run while the CPU is overclocked......too high......will it drop down???

Eliminator · 06-19-09, 09:49 PM

yes that's very high... if any program uses all 4 cores fully then you will get the same temps... and no it won't magically drop down unless you get better cooling and you really should... anything more than 75*C under full load is not safe for continuous use

06-20-09, 02:23 AM

Definately look into a better cooler and some good thermal paste. I really didn't think a good cooler could help as much as it does but I am now a firm believer after experiencing the Xigmatek one I have in my system.

muelo1000 · 06-20-09, 09:39 AM

ok guys so the temp now is at 45c idle with my duorb is it still too hot??? when i built the system i used the duorb for space saving reason it didnt have a bad review and some artic silver paste when it wasent overclocked temps at idle would be 29-33c

Muppet · 06-21-09, 03:18 AM

Factory heatsinks are no good except for very mild overclocks. You really need to go after market.

muelo1000 · 06-22-09, 08:24 PM

it is a aftermarket....question is how do you know how much to tighten up the screws on the brackets on the CPU i really didn't had a clue so i tight it up and stop as soon as I felt some light resistant

**Maverick123w** · 06-22-09, 10:05 PM

When working with any computer or electronic components I always find it best to screw just enough so it feels secure. You always want everything to have room to expand and contract with the temperature.

06-23-09, 06:40 AM

I tightened my heatsink down tight until I couldn't tighten it anymore. Seems to have worked out fine.

Revs · 06-23-09, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliminator

yes that's very high... if any program uses all 4 cores fully then you will get the same temps... and no it won't magically drop down unless you get better cooling and you really should... anything more than 75*C under full load is not safe for continuous use

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06-19-09, 08:23 PM	#1
muelo1000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 161	Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? I just overclocked my Q6600 CPU from 2.4 to 3.0 the system seem stable prime havent detected any errors it started as high as 80-90c now down to 77-72c is this normal ,what I mean is does the temp gets high because I am running prime, other wise it dosent get this high or is this as high as its going to run while the CPU is overclocked......too high......will it drop down???

06-19-09, 09:49 PM	#2
Eliminator The Man With Brisk Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,673	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? yes that's very high... if any program uses all 4 cores fully then you will get the same temps... and no it won't magically drop down unless you get better cooling and you really should... anything more than 75*C under full load is not safe for continuous use __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 @ 3.6GHZ Asus P5B Deluxe 4GB OCZ Platinum PC8000 EL BFG GTX 280 OC2 1GB @ 729/1512/2538 Dell 2405FPW 24" 3DMark: Vantage - P15397 \| 06 - 18734

06-20-09, 02:23 AM	#3
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? Definately look into a better cooler and some good thermal paste. I really didn't think a good cooler could help as much as it does but I am now a firm believer after experiencing the Xigmatek one I have in my system.

06-20-09, 09:39 AM	#4
muelo1000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 161	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? ok guys so the temp now is at 45c idle with my duorb is it still too hot??? when i built the system i used the duorb for space saving reason it didnt have a bad review and some artic silver paste when it wasent overclocked temps at idle would be 29-33c

06-21-09, 03:18 AM	#5
Muppet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,120	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? Factory heatsinks are no good except for very mild overclocks. You really need to go after market. __________________ Gigabyte Z77-X UP7 \| Intel 3770k \| SS Phasechange \| 16GB Corsair Platinum DDR3 1866 \| Asus GTX680 x2 SLI \| Corsair AX1200 Watt PSU \| Lian-Li PC-8NWX \| Intel 520 120Gb SSD x2 \| Samsung S27A950D 27" 120Hz \| HP ZR24w 24" S-IPS x3 Nvidia Surround @6000x1200 \| Xonar Essence STX

06-22-09, 08:24 PM	#6
muelo1000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 161	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? it is a aftermarket....question is how do you know how much to tighten up the screws on the brackets on the CPU i really didn't had a clue so i tight it up and stop as soon as I felt some light resistant

06-22-09, 10:05 PM	#7
Maverick123w Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,841	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? When working with any computer or electronic components I always find it best to screw just enough so it feels secure. You always want everything to have room to expand and contract with the temperature.

06-23-09, 06:40 AM	#8
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi temps while running Prime95 is it Normal ????? I tightened my heatsink down tight until I couldn't tighten it anymore. Seems to have worked out fine.