Another Q6600 query...

r10k · May 6, 2010, 02:45 PM

So, the basic story for me is- I've been running my box (stock non-overclocked Q6600/Stock Intel fan & sink) for some time now pretty much hassle free, playing games and running a lot of graphics applications. However, I recently got stuck into some heavy video work and have had the computer resetting itself after all four of my cores have been taxed at full load for a little while. I haven't seen any other evidence the issue is power supply related, so I thought I'd look into my core temps.

RealTemp's readouts are a bit confusing to me. Idle (5% or so) the average is between 45C-55C. Under load, things shoot up to more than 90C pretty quickly. I also have a red LOG writtem for my first core... but I'm not completely clear on what that means.

Any thoughts?

DrPepper · May 6, 2010, 02:48 PM

Means it's overheating and is throttling to avoid damage.

Delta6326 · May 6, 2010, 02:49 PM

sounds like your Q6600 is overheating probable because of the stock heatsink if you have any TIM i would reapply it, and see what happens to your temps i don't get past 54C at 3GHz

r10k · May 6, 2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks guys. I'm all out of thermal paste (TIM?), so I guess I'll be off to the shops tomorrow. Any recommendations on a decent fan/sink to pick up? I'm not after something crazy- quieter is better.

Dyno · May 6, 2010, 02:53 PM

Zalman 9700 LED

Dyno · May 6, 2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta6326

sounds like your Q6600 is overheating probable because of the stock heatsink if you have any TIM i would reapply it, and see what happens to your temps i don't get past 54C at 3GHz

Yeah, but doesn't the stock HSF already come with some sort of TIM already applied?

Delta6326 · May 6, 2010, 02:55 PM

i like my Xiggy S1283 with a crossbow. and yes TIM= thermal interface material

@ Dyno And yes it does come with it but sounds like its not doing the job

r10k · May 6, 2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Yeah, but doesn't the stock HSF already come with some sort of TIM already applied?

It does, but... I was under the impression if I changed the fan I'd need to apply some new paste. Correct me if I'm wrong- I'm no expert

Thankyou kindly for the suggestions Dyno and Delta6326!

Solaris17 · May 6, 2010, 03:03 PM

ya once removed you need to reapply. if you dont youll get air bubbles uneven spread hair sand all sorts of junk thats not supposed to be their. id get a small tower cooler or something. if you dont OC and its a work PC i wouldnt get a xigmatek super omfg. Honestly you have to take what we say here with a grain of salt. The fact is you dont need it. something like this would be fine.

ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink

it will be better than stock. its relatively cheap and it isnt the by product of 2 tornados mating.

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

it will be better than stock. its relatively cheap and it isnt the by product of 2 tornados mating.

LOL

That's good actually, I was just about to say one of the only local purchase options I have is the CNPS9500

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:08 PM

Actually, is that cooler suited to the Q6600? It doesn't seem to be... unless I'm reading things wrong.

EDIT: Sorry, scratch that- I'm looking at an AM2 version :P

Solaris17 · May 6, 2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r10k

Actually, is that cooler suited to the Q6600? It doesn't seem to be... unless I'm reading things wrong.

its socket 775. it will work.

Fourstaff · May 6, 2010, 03:11 PM

Get something cheaper, like the Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus.

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:14 PM

A lot of these coolers aren't available to me locally. I have the Hyper TX3, and a bunch from Noctua.

dadi_oh · May 6, 2010, 03:18 PM

OCZ Vendetta (either version 1 or 2) works wonders with a Q6600. And they are dirt cheap. IMHO one of the best values in aftermarket heatsinks on the market.

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

OCZ Vendetta (either version 1 or 2) works wonders with a Q6600. And they are dirt cheap. IMHO one of the best values in aftermarket heatsinks on the market.

Hmmm, I can't find any of them near me. I have found a CNPS9500, so that might do if I don't manage to scrounge one up.

Thanks again everyone for your help.

Fourstaff · May 6, 2010, 03:35 PM

How about you posting a website so that we can look up what's best for you?

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:41 PM

Good idea.

One

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Three

Four

Noctua stuff is popular over here in Aus

Fourstaff · May 6, 2010, 03:46 PM

Ahhh, you live in down under. Just shoot Mussels a PM and he might find you something nice.

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:49 PM

I do indeed, and it's nearly bedtime for me

I may shoot Mussels a PM (whoever he is- he sounds scary) but I also may just go for the CNPS9500 tomorrow. I need to get this comp sorted asap. Either way, thanks for your help.

DrPepper · May 6, 2010, 03:53 PM

He is quite scary. Here's an artists impression.

Mussels · May 6, 2010, 03:55 PM

xigmatek S1283/S1284 or TRUE 120 are good options for Q6600's

i'm not a fan of the zalman coolers, they take up more space for less cooling power, IMO.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...oducts_id=7944

Fourstaff · May 6, 2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

xigmatek S1283/S1284 or TRUE 120 are good options for Q6600's

i'm not a fan of the zalman coolers, they take up more space for less cooling power, IMO.

Linky please, I am not good with Aussie websites. Also, your price/perf for coolers are quite a lot different than what I have up here, hence calling you for help.

r10k · May 6, 2010, 03:58 PM

DrPepper, I love that image

I have pm'd the scary (very clam-like) man. At the moment the Noctua NH-U12P is looking nice. I don't know how loud it is, but it looks like a really solid cooler, and cool is possibly worth the extra cash.

Mussels · May 6, 2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

Linky please, I am not good with Aussie websites. Also, your price/perf for coolers are quite a lot different than what I have up here, hence calling you for help.

you missed my edit

May 6, 2010, 02:45 PM	#1
r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Another Q6600 query... So, the basic story for me is- I've been running my box (stock non-overclocked Q6600/Stock Intel fan & sink) for some time now pretty much hassle free, playing games and running a lot of graphics applications. However, I recently got stuck into some heavy video work and have had the computer resetting itself after all four of my cores have been taxed at full load for a little while. I haven't seen any other evidence the issue is power supply related, so I thought I'd look into my core temps. RealTemp's readouts are a bit confusing to me. Idle (5% or so) the average is between 45C-55C. Under load, things shoot up to more than 90C pretty quickly. I also have a red LOG writtem for my first core... but I'm not completely clear on what that means. Any thoughts?

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DrPepper The Doctor is in the house Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland (It rains alot) Posts: 6,423 (3.29/day) Thanks: 976 Thanked 828 Times in 667 Posts System Specs	Means it's overheating and is throttling to avoid damage.

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r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks guys. I'm all out of thermal paste (TIM?), so I guess I'll be off to the shops tomorrow. Any recommendations on a decent fan/sink to pick up? I'm not after something crazy- quieter is better.

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Delta6326 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 3,286 (1.80/day) Thanks: 557 Thanked 597 Times in 437 Posts System Specs	i like my Xiggy S1283 with a crossbow. and yes TIM= thermal interface material @ Dyno And yes it does come with it but sounds like its not doing the job __________________ Diablo III- Delta6326#1894 TechPowerUp WCG Forum Skyrim Skill Perks By Delta6326

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r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Actually, is that cooler suited to the Q6600? It doesn't seem to be... unless I'm reading things wrong. EDIT: Sorry, scratch that- I'm looking at an AM2 version :P

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r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	A lot of these coolers aren't available to me locally. I have the Hyper TX3, and a bunch from Noctua.

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Fourstaff TPU Janitor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Science Museum, Londinium Posts: 5,954 (4.70/day) Thanks: 261 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,208 Posts System Specs	How about you posting a website so that we can look up what's best for you?

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r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Good idea. One Two Three Four Noctua stuff is popular over here in Aus

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Fourstaff TPU Janitor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Science Museum, Londinium Posts: 5,954 (4.70/day) Thanks: 261 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,208 Posts System Specs	Ahhh, you live in down under. Just shoot Mussels a PM and he might find you something nice.

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r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I do indeed, and it's nearly bedtime for me I may shoot Mussels a PM (whoever he is- he sounds scary) but I also may just go for the CNPS9500 tomorrow. I need to get this comp sorted asap. Either way, thanks for your help.

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r10k Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 17 (0.02/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	DrPepper, I love that image I have pm'd the scary (very clam-like) man. At the moment the Noctua NH-U12P is looking nice. I don't know how loud it is, but it looks like a really solid cooler, and cool is possibly worth the extra cash.

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