Posted by RobV on January 17, 2008, 1:29 am
 

Kris wrote:

Just wanted to make sure you knew that.  Not a bad temp for 100% load.


I imagine that would depend on the motherboard.  Like you, I've had AMD
CPUs and MBs and always tried to get that thermistor right up against
the CPU bottom. :)  The Asus P5B and Core2 Duo I have now is my first
Intel system in many years.  It does not have a thermistor in the
socket, but measures the temp from the core.  The Coretemp program is
nice, since it shows both cores, and is probably more accurate than the
BIOS.


Sounds like you're all set!  Hope you get one that really overclocks
well.  Let us (TINU) know.



Posted by Kris on January 17, 2008, 11:52 pm
 

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:29:52 -0500, RobV wrote:


problem.  coppied from my post to ocforums...
"""prob ocing past 220 with good memory...
With 2x1gb Mushkin HP also with OCZ platinum ver2 2x1gb (both were 800) :

running Prime 95: Using EasyTune to raise cpu and mem:

bsod and/or blank screen often accompanied by an error in Prime just before
it does that:

at 219/876. If I increase northbridge voltage GMCH to +0.3, it happens at
221/884

Odly, I had some cheapie Patriot 667 2x1gb and I was easily able to oc that
to 270/1080 .


I have played with the DDR voltage since both Mushkin and OCZ take 2.1.

HELP!!!!!

tia!!!!! (been talking with Mushkin rep quite a bit, but no solution)"""

     - - - - -

So, yes, I will go back over to MicroCenter tomorrow and try to get some
Patriot Signature 800 memory to try.

I tried my old zalman 7000cu HS and it seems to work about as well as the
Freezer7.  Besides, the Freezer7 ran into my NB HS.  I AM looking for a
better solution.........   I returned the Freezer7. and the 1.6cpu.

At idle coretemp says 43 43. speedfan says Intel core0&1 are 28 28.
With Prime95 it's 59 59 and 45 45 roughly.  No oc.

Meantime did Win XP repair install to give it support for a dual core,
which went fine.  Found "si meter" which seems to do a nice job of metering
stuff.

If anyone has any idea what the heck is up, please let me know!!!!!  :o)

--
Kris
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GB GA-P35-DS3L, [in mail((E2200Alen 2.2g, Mushkin 2x1gb HP))],
MSI NX8600GTS-OC 256mb, Audigy SE 24 bit,
OnAir USB HDTV-GT with 5.1Dolby and Purevideo Silver,
Raidmax RX530-SS psu,  XP Pro SP 2

Posted by Kris on January 23, 2008, 10:45 pm
 

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:52:53 -0500, Kris wrote:


Well, this is my hobby/fun so I had fun!!!  I did indeed!!!

Gigabyte board was bad so returned it and got Asus P5K.
Oc to 270 cpu clock (2.97ghz, mem was 800 @ 1080).
Then NIC on Asus left this plane of existance so took that board back and
got a DFI.
Same OC, though I have settled on 260/1040/2.86mhz
This particular cpu chip runs very hot.  Tried about 6 different big HSFs
including Tuniq tower and Freezer7, all yielding 64-70C dirung Prime 25.5
torture.  Newegg: Tt Big Typhoon VX: 60C max.  So that's very liveable!
And I'm a very happy camper.

That VX HSF is also very easy to install - don't have to remove mobo,
unscrew psu and slide it back a couple of inches and that corner pin is
very easy to access.  doesn't crowd psu, NB-HS, or memory.  Not
particularly heavy.

Just noticed my NB is 40C.  Actually, Smart Guardian says 45C.  This is
because when I installed the VX, I pointed the fins from front to back, not
side to side where some air would move past the NB, and also exhaust into
the psu bottom 120mm fan.  I'll try changing it tomorrow.

Fun!!!   Toys!!!
--
Kris
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DFI P35-T2RL | E2200Alen 2.2@2.86 TtP0310 | 2x1gb Mushkin HP 800@1040 | MSI
NX8600GTS-OC  256mb |
Raidmax RX530-SS psu | XP Pro SP 2

Posted by RobV on January 23, 2008, 11:46 pm
 

Kris wrote:

[snipped for brevity]


Kris' Excellent Adventure!

You're right, though.  The fun is in trying this and that, then getting
a decent overclock with acceptable temps.  I'm surprised you were able
to exchange all that stuff!  It wouldn't be as easy (or fast) with any
of the web hardware sites.

BTW, 45C for the NB is excellent.  It usually runs much hotter, nearer
to 60C, so don't worry about it.  Install the HS for best CPU cooling.

The only problem is that after all is done and stable and reliable, it
gets a bit boring. ;-)  In any case, I'm glad you have a
system/overclock that you feel good about.  Well done and thanks for the
update.



Posted by Kris on January 24, 2008, 2:42 pm
 

On Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:46:12 -0500, RobV wrote:


I did try rotating the HSF by 90 deg but the cpu was up to 5C worse and no
change in the NB temp so back to original.

"gets a bit boring" !!!   That's a mouthful!!!  I wonder if I'll make it
half a year before I get a new cpu!!!  It never stops!  Fortunately!

Those little clips on the HSF that I guess Intel invented are a tad of
frustration, but 99% of the time it's because I forgot to re-lock it after
ramoving it - DUH!!!  The other 1% is just that most things in this world
just don't fit/work quite right and it takes a bit of patience!!!

Onward!!!
--
Kris
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DFI P35-T2RL | E2200Alen 2.2@2.86 TtP0310 | 2x1gb Mushkin HP 800@1040 | MSI
NX8600GTS-OC  256mb |
Raidmax RX530-SS psu | XP Pro SP 2

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