Temperature Check: i7 920 + Megahalems

[douglatins]

I ran Intel burn test with 8 threads and very high load and temperatures were always aroun 53ish on the cores with realtemp, being the fist 2 always around 2C higher. idle is 29-30 ish
Config is 2 pushpull CM R4 with 1800rpm

At stock

After binges suggestions, i have yet to reseat the HS, though if you believe it to be right, etc, let me know

 

[Binge]

have you tried remounting in a different direction?

 

[douglatins]

have you tried remounting in a different direction?

No, but i was wondering is the temps are correct, its 25ish ambient

 

[Binge]

No, but i was wondering is the temps are correct, its 25ish ambient

What is your overclock, or it is on stock?

 

[douglatins]

What is your overclock, or it is on stock?

stock. Though the temps in idle are about the same as my noctua u12p with same fans, load dont know

 

[Binge]

stock. Though the temps in idle are about the same as my noctua u12p with same fans, load dont know

still too much IMO. My stock i7 and mega gets to 37C idle.

 

[douglatins]

still too much IMO. My stock i7 and mega gets to 37C idle.

"My stock i7 and mega gets to 37C idle." What?

 

[Binge]

My i7 stock @ 133x21 1.2Vcore 1.15V QPI and the megahalem gives me idle temps of 37C with ambient 30C.

 

[douglatins]

My i7 stock @ 133x21 1.2Vcore 1.15V QPI and the megalahem gives me idle temps of 37C with ambient 30C.

So why are they a bit high? i actually dont know my ambient, jus a guess

 

[Binge]

You want to reseat your HS until it fits your processor, you could have it on backwards. The concave part of the IHS and the convex part of the HS must match up for optimal temps. Make sure you apply enough pressure and thin TIM.

 

[douglatins]

You want to reseat your HS until it fits your processor, you could have it on backwards. The concave part of the IHS and the convex part of the HS must match up for optimal temps. Make sure you apply enough pressure and thin TIM.

Concave part? pressure is ok, though tim i tried a new way with a plastic bag and spreading, not a drop

 

[Binge]

I can't explain it any better without drawing a picture. Good luck.

 

[douglatins]

My i7 stock @ 133x21 1.2Vcore 1.15V QPI and the megahalem gives me idle temps of 37C with ambient 30C.

I am idleing in about 29-30

 

[Lampmaster]

Those are very nice temps. How loud are those R4s on the megahalem? I'm thinking about putting two on my mugen 2 when my i7 gets here.

 

[douglatins]

Those are very nice temps. How loud are those R4s on the megahalem? I'm thinking about putting two on my mugen 2 when my i7 gets here.

They are not very loud, though they have a higher pitch noise than other 120mm, but thats just with the fan next to the ear. Ive bought them because CM products are the cheapest where i live, compared to schythe etc.

 

[Athlon2K15]

seems good to me honestly my i7 idles around 29c although i do believe you have a 920 and im on a 860

 

[Chicken Patty]

not sure if those are that high. I get about 60ºc with push and pull config running Linx at these settings. Try to go higher and see how much your temps climb bro.

http://img.techpowerup.org/091025/Capture143.jpg

 

[douglatins]

not sure if those are that high. I get about 60ºc with push and pull config running Linx at these settings. Try to go higher and see how much your temps climb bro.

http://img.techpowerup.org/091025/Capture143.jpg

Those settings you mean at stock? and what is that Linx youre talking about. Another thing you place yours blowing sideways or up?

 

[Chicken Patty]

Those settings you mean at stock? and what is that Linx youre talking about. Another thing you place yours blowing sideways or up?

Im at 4.1 Ghz. I have it blowing sideways, however, mine is outside of a rig. Its on a tech station. Both fans push and pull, here are my idle temps.

 

[douglatins]

Im at 4.1 Ghz. I have it blowing sideways, however, mine is outside of a rig. Its on a tech station. Both fans push and pull, here are my idle temps.

http://img.techpowerup.org/091025/Capture144.jpg

Ok, i think i need to remount, what are your ambients?

 

[Chicken Patty]

ambient is about 25ºc

 

[johnnyfiive]

Supposed to be in the 50's tonight... guess who's opening the computer room window tonight? I'm ready for below 20c ambient and 25c idle. Blahahah

 

[Chicken Patty]

yo, any update dude?

Here is a shot of my temps at full load with WCG. Look at the minimum, this is two Scythe 110's push and pull. however the 2nd fan only lowers about 1-2ºc when on.

 

[douglatins]

yo, any update dude?

Here is a shot of my temps at full load with WCG. Look at the minimum, this is two Scythe 110's push and pull. however the 2nd fan only lowers about 1-2ºc when on.

http://img.techpowerup.org/091027/Capture149.jpg

Ive tried some overclocking at 1.35V and 20*200 and was not stable and temps got to like 84ish (C0), Now im gonna remount the HSF, another thing, i have a Antec1200, what direction will be the best? sideways or up?

 

[Chicken Patty]

Either or bro. Either way there will be case fans helping te cooler exhaust the heat. However you can try different ways, some might yield better temps.

Sorry if you mentioned already, what fan(s) you have running on it?