TheMaestro
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My custom-built PC was running a Q6700 with a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink. (The heatsink is irrelevant, but it is rated as one of the best air-cooling solutions out there.) I was getting a CPU temp of 32C at idle. (I don't know what the load temps were.) Next, I upgraded to a QX6850. (I didn't do the work, the OEM did.) Same heatsink, same voltage, no overclocking. Now I'm getting a CPU temp of 46C at idle and 60C at load.
Does the processor (Q6700 vs QX6850) alone explain the big jump in temps? Or is it likely that the heatsink wasn't installed well, and the temps can be lowered by reseating the heatsink? Finally, does anyone think the temps now (46C to 60C) might be harmful to the processor over time or cause processor to decay more quickly?
Thanks.
Does the processor (Q6700 vs QX6850) alone explain the big jump in temps? Or is it likely that the heatsink wasn't installed well, and the temps can be lowered by reseating the heatsink? Finally, does anyone think the temps now (46C to 60C) might be harmful to the processor over time or cause processor to decay more quickly?
Thanks.