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Intel Core 2 Temperature Issues
Hi,
I'm experiencing problems with Intel Core 2 E6800 temperatures on my ASUS mainboard, but part of the problem is I don't even know if the values I'm seeing reported on screen are correct or not! I've created a quick web page with a screen shot and details here http://www.xp20.dircon.co.uk/hardware/ Does these readings make sense? -- Gerry_uk |
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Gerry_uk wrote:
Hi, I'm experiencing problems with Intel Core 2 E6800 temperatures on my ASUS mainboard, but part of the problem is I don't even know if the values I'm seeing reported on screen are correct or not! I've created a quick web page with a screen shot and details here http://www.xp20.dircon.co.uk/hardware/ Does these readings make sense? Well from what I understand the core 2 duo cpu's have an old style sensor diode under the integrated heat spreader (The BIOS uses that for temp measurement) and 2 digital sensors one above each core. It's not uncommon for the measurements taken from the diode and core sensors to vary. Intel also provide a utility to access the core sensors and apply some stress testing. Available for download here http://anonforums.com/builds/TAT.zip HTH |
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Looking at those temps, I'm inclined to think that the Probe II reading is
not to be trusted. As for the CoteTemp readings, they're a bit high if those readings were taken at idle. I would re-check that the heatsink is properly mated to the motherboard, and making good contact with the CPU heatspreader. In any case, a good aftermarket cooler (with artic silver 5) is a much better cooling solution than the stock HSF. -phil "Fred" wrote in message ... Gerry_uk wrote: Hi, I'm experiencing problems with Intel Core 2 E6800 temperatures on my ASUS mainboard, but part of the problem is I don't even know if the values I'm seeing reported on screen are correct or not! I've created a quick web page with a screen shot and details here http://www.xp20.dircon.co.uk/hardware/ Does these readings make sense? Well from what I understand the core 2 duo cpu's have an old style sensor diode under the integrated heat spreader (The BIOS uses that for temp measurement) and 2 digital sensors one above each core. It's not uncommon for the measurements taken from the diode and core sensors to vary. Intel also provide a utility to access the core sensors and apply some stress testing. Available for download here http://anonforums.com/builds/TAT.zip HTH |
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Intel Core 2 Temperature Issues
Hi Phil,
Looking at those temps, I'm inclined to think that the Probe II reading is not to be trusted. This is the strange thing; the recent BIOS update I applied to this board states that it's purpose is to provide more accurate temparature readings. The old BIOS gave lower readings. As for the CoteTemp readings, they're a bit high if those readings were taken at idle. Yes it was Idle for two hours. I would re-check that the heatsink is properly mated to the motherboard, and making good contact with the CPU heatspreader. In any case, a good aftermarket cooler (with artic silver 5) is a much better cooling solution than the stock HSF. Yup, this is exactly what I tried to do and failed Here's the ASUS readings as I went along: Intel cooler, old ASUS BIOS [CPU 50 idle, 60 load] Intel cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 55 idle, 65 load] Zalman cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 61 idle, 62 load] I originally thought the problem was either the Intel cooler is no good or the thermal contact between CPU and heatsink was flawed. I took off the Intel cooler and the thermal compound was all squashed down BUT it had some small holes in it, as if there wasn't enough. I assumed this was the problem and got the Zalman cooler and the Actic Silver 5. I took out the whole MB, reseated the CPU, cleaned everything and let dry. Put quite a lot of Actic 5 on the CPU, bolted down the Zalman, then used a torch to look at the connection. Everything looks flat and some compound has squashed out the sides. I put everything back assuming it was all fixed now, and total disappointment as I see the idle temp is WORSE than before! I note the Zalman heatsink is COLD. Could it be the junction is still flawed? What I did next was disconnect the CPU fan and power up again. This time the heatsink became extremely hot, extremely quickly, so to me it seems the heat transfer _is_ occurring? I'm out of ideas -- Gerry_uk |
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Fred wrote:
Intel also provide a utility to access the core sensors and apply some stress testing. Available for download here http://anonforums.com/builds/TAT.zip HTH Thanks Fred, I'd like to try this, but "anonforums" doesn't sound like Intel! Do Intel have a link to it? -- Gerry_uk |
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They make sense but they seem high. My E6600 (running completely stock,
not overclocked) is reporting temps in the mid-30's (C), and I believe it, the heatsink isn't even warm. I'd wonder if the heatsink is mounted properly. This is the best CPU I've ever used. Gerry_uk wrote: Hi, I'm experiencing problems with Intel Core 2 E6800 temperatures on my ASUS mainboard, but part of the problem is I don't even know if the values I'm seeing reported on screen are correct or not! I've created a quick web page with a screen shot and details here http://www.xp20.dircon.co.uk/hardware/ Does these readings make sense? |
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It does seem to be a bit on the high side for running 'stock'. I have the
E6400 and a Zalman cooler as well, and running unstressed the temps are around 41C - 42C, using Core Temp. Overclocked, the cores go to as high as 71C before I chicken out and lower everything. One thing that may mess up your heat transfer is applying too much Arctic Silver 5 - I noticed you saying you used a lot of it. You really want only a thin layer spread evenly over the heatspreader. God luck in figuring this problem out. "Gerry_uk" wrote in message ... Hi Phil, Looking at those temps, I'm inclined to think that the Probe II reading is not to be trusted. This is the strange thing; the recent BIOS update I applied to this board states that it's purpose is to provide more accurate temparature readings. The old BIOS gave lower readings. As for the CoteTemp readings, they're a bit high if those readings were taken at idle. Yes it was Idle for two hours. I would re-check that the heatsink is properly mated to the motherboard, and making good contact with the CPU heatspreader. In any case, a good aftermarket cooler (with artic silver 5) is a much better cooling solution than the stock HSF. Yup, this is exactly what I tried to do and failed Here's the ASUS readings as I went along: Intel cooler, old ASUS BIOS [CPU 50 idle, 60 load] Intel cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 55 idle, 65 load] Zalman cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 61 idle, 62 load] I originally thought the problem was either the Intel cooler is no good or the thermal contact between CPU and heatsink was flawed. I took off the Intel cooler and the thermal compound was all squashed down BUT it had some small holes in it, as if there wasn't enough. I assumed this was the problem and got the Zalman cooler and the Actic Silver 5. I took out the whole MB, reseated the CPU, cleaned everything and let dry. Put quite a lot of Actic 5 on the CPU, bolted down the Zalman, then used a torch to look at the connection. Everything looks flat and some compound has squashed out the sides. I put everything back assuming it was all fixed now, and total disappointment as I see the idle temp is WORSE than before! I note the Zalman heatsink is COLD. Could it be the junction is still flawed? What I did next was disconnect the CPU fan and power up again. This time the heatsink became extremely hot, extremely quickly, so to me it seems the heat transfer _is_ occurring? I'm out of ideas -- Gerry_uk |
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On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:49:47 +0100, Gerry_uk
wrote: Hi Phil, Looking at those temps, I'm inclined to think that the Probe II reading is not to be trusted. This is the strange thing; the recent BIOS update I applied to this board states that it's purpose is to provide more accurate temparature readings. The old BIOS gave lower readings. As for the CoteTemp readings, they're a bit high if those readings were taken at idle. Yes it was Idle for two hours. I would re-check that the heatsink is properly mated to the motherboard, and making good contact with the CPU heatspreader. In any case, a good aftermarket cooler (with artic silver 5) is a much better cooling solution than the stock HSF. Yup, this is exactly what I tried to do and failed Here's the ASUS readings as I went along: Intel cooler, old ASUS BIOS [CPU 50 idle, 60 load] Intel cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 55 idle, 65 load] Zalman cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 61 idle, 62 load] I originally thought the problem was either the Intel cooler is no good or the thermal contact between CPU and heatsink was flawed. I took off the Intel cooler and the thermal compound was all squashed down BUT it had some small holes in it, as if there wasn't enough. I assumed this was the problem and got the Zalman cooler and the Actic Silver 5. I took out the whole MB, reseated the CPU, cleaned everything and let dry. Put quite a lot of Actic 5 on the CPU, bolted down the Zalman, then used a torch to look at the connection. Everything looks flat and some compound has squashed out the sides. Mistake !! You must apply a very thin layer of Arctic 5. Enough to fill any un-eveness and no more! Seeing it squish out the sides is not a good sign. For a CPU and heatsink both with polished-smooth surfaces and no obvious visible indentations, 3 or 4 very small beads smoothed flat with a finger such that the CPU header is visibly entirely covered with a THIN gray layer of Arctic 5 should be quite sufficient. The aim is to get the CPU header and heatsink core in as close a contact as possible with all un-eveness voids filled and no more than that. Compared with the heat-transfer efficiency of the heatsink slug and the CPU header, Arctic 5 is a much poorer heat conductor. I put everything back assuming it was all fixed now, and total disappointment as I see the idle temp is WORSE than before! I note the Zalman heatsink is COLD. Could it be the junction is still flawed? No. You possibly used far too much Arctic 5, or you have not properly clamped down the Zalman and have insufficient pressure, or both. What I did next was disconnect the CPU fan and power up again. This time the heatsink became extremely hot, extremely quickly, so to me it seems the heat transfer _is_ occurring? Sure, but the question is: How efficiently ? John Lewis I'm out of ideas -- Gerry_uk |
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First, too much AS5 is bad, for two reasons. First, too much will actually
inhibit efficient heat transfer from the CPU to the HSF. Second, AS5 is conductive, so it cause problems if any seeps out onto the motherboard's circuitry. I would remove the HSF, clean it and the CPU, and then apply a very small amount of AS5 - about the size of a small grain of unccoker rice. Spread it evenly across the surface of the heatspreader. I'm still inclined to think that the whatever sensor the BIOS and Probe II are reading is faulty. There's no way your CPU is idling anywhere near 60C. In any case, it's the core temps that are the most important, so go by whatever CoreTemp and TAT tell you. They should both give almost identical results, as they both read thge digital thermal sensors on the CPU die. I would consider RMA'ing the board, especially if you can get a replacement cross-shipped to you. Did your core temps improve at all, after switching to the Zalman cooler? -phil "Gerry_uk" wrote in message ... Hi Phil, Looking at those temps, I'm inclined to think that the Probe II reading is not to be trusted. This is the strange thing; the recent BIOS update I applied to this board states that it's purpose is to provide more accurate temparature readings. The old BIOS gave lower readings. As for the CoteTemp readings, they're a bit high if those readings were taken at idle. Yes it was Idle for two hours. I would re-check that the heatsink is properly mated to the motherboard, and making good contact with the CPU heatspreader. In any case, a good aftermarket cooler (with artic silver 5) is a much better cooling solution than the stock HSF. Yup, this is exactly what I tried to do and failed Here's the ASUS readings as I went along: Intel cooler, old ASUS BIOS [CPU 50 idle, 60 load] Intel cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 55 idle, 65 load] Zalman cooler, new ASUS BIOS [CPU 61 idle, 62 load] I originally thought the problem was either the Intel cooler is no good or the thermal contact between CPU and heatsink was flawed. I took off the Intel cooler and the thermal compound was all squashed down BUT it had some small holes in it, as if there wasn't enough. I assumed this was the problem and got the Zalman cooler and the Actic Silver 5. I took out the whole MB, reseated the CPU, cleaned everything and let dry. Put quite a lot of Actic 5 on the CPU, bolted down the Zalman, then used a torch to look at the connection. Everything looks flat and some compound has squashed out the sides. I put everything back assuming it was all fixed now, and total disappointment as I see the idle temp is WORSE than before! I note the Zalman heatsink is COLD. Could it be the junction is still flawed? What I did next was disconnect the CPU fan and power up again. This time the heatsink became extremely hot, extremely quickly, so to me it seems the heat transfer _is_ occurring? I'm out of ideas -- Gerry_uk |
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TAT is very difficult to find. It's not even available from Intel's site.
The link provided is what you want. Just beware that it was made for earlier pentium CPUs, and has not been updated to recognize the conroe line of CPUs. It works fine, but detects conroes as Pentium Ms. -phil "Gerry_uk" wrote in message ... Fred wrote: Intel also provide a utility to access the core sensors and apply some stress testing. Available for download here http://anonforums.com/builds/TAT.zip HTH Thanks Fred, I'd like to try this, but "anonforums" doesn't sound like Intel! Do Intel have a link to it? -- Gerry_uk |
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