Brinson Daemon Poster Messages 1,195 Jul 9, 2007 #1 Looking for a decent/good heatsink for my p4...its running kinda hot. Not too bad...but I figure I'll play it safe. I don't want one that's so heavy it bends my effing motherboard, though...so if anyone can reccomend a lighter one it would be awesome
Looking for a decent/good heatsink for my p4...its running kinda hot. Not too bad...but I figure I'll play it safe. I don't want one that's so heavy it bends my effing motherboard, though...so if anyone can reccomend a lighter one it would be awesome
peterhuang913 Retired. Messages 8,076 Location . Jul 9, 2007 #2 Is your P4 like mines, what are its temps?
S syntrax Beta member Messages 4 Jul 9, 2007 #4 i also have the same problem ... the avg temp of my cpu is ~65-70 C .. and when i play games is 70-80 >.<... how to cool it off?
i also have the same problem ... the avg temp of my cpu is ~65-70 C .. and when i play games is 70-80 >.<... how to cool it off?
peterhuang913 Retired. Messages 8,076 Location . Jul 9, 2007 #5 buy an aftermarket hsf HSF: Zalman CNPS9500 Tuniq Tower Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 Arctic Cooling MX-1 (Better)
buy an aftermarket hsf HSF: Zalman CNPS9500 Tuniq Tower Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 Arctic Cooling MX-1 (Better)
C Cunjo Daemon Poster Messages 575 Jul 10, 2007 #6 if you're going to use Zalman, the 9700 is better. Newegg.com - ZALMAN 9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail Also, MX-1 Thermal Compound is REALLY hard to find... believe me, I tried. Your best bet is eBay, since none of the authorized Arctic Cooling retailers have it in stock.
if you're going to use Zalman, the 9700 is better. Newegg.com - ZALMAN 9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail Also, MX-1 Thermal Compound is REALLY hard to find... believe me, I tried. Your best bet is eBay, since none of the authorized Arctic Cooling retailers have it in stock.
OP OP Brinson Daemon Poster Messages 1,195 Jul 10, 2007 #7 Mine idles around 40-50 celsius. I don't think dangerous...but..ehh..I'm nervous Not sure what the stock cooler is atm...cheap one...I'll check when I get done downloading this file, but its a big one Upgrading my OS soon Ubuntu Ultimate!
Mine idles around 40-50 celsius. I don't think dangerous...but..ehh..I'm nervous Not sure what the stock cooler is atm...cheap one...I'll check when I get done downloading this file, but its a big one Upgrading my OS soon Ubuntu Ultimate!
C Cunjo Daemon Poster Messages 575 Jul 10, 2007 #8 Brinson said: Mine idles around 40-50 celsius. I don't think dangerous...but..ehh..I'm nervous Not sure what the stock cooler is atm...cheap one...I'll check when I get done downloading this file, but its a big one Upgrading my OS soon Ubuntu Ultimate! Click to expand... 50 C is HOT for idle temp... I'd say Dangerously hot, especially if it kicks up another 10-20 degrees under load. I've got my E6600 overclocked to 3.3GHz right now, and even under a full load it only gets up to 39-40 C with the Zalman 9700 CPU cooler.
Brinson said: Mine idles around 40-50 celsius. I don't think dangerous...but..ehh..I'm nervous Not sure what the stock cooler is atm...cheap one...I'll check when I get done downloading this file, but its a big one Upgrading my OS soon Ubuntu Ultimate! Click to expand... 50 C is HOT for idle temp... I'd say Dangerously hot, especially if it kicks up another 10-20 degrees under load. I've got my E6600 overclocked to 3.3GHz right now, and even under a full load it only gets up to 39-40 C with the Zalman 9700 CPU cooler.
D Deathawk Daemon Poster Messages 1,151 Location Massachusetts Jul 10, 2007 #9 Pentium 4's run a lot hotter than Core 2's, so I wouldn't say you're that bad off right now.
OP OP Brinson Daemon Poster Messages 1,195 Jul 10, 2007 #10 42 idle...I got my cpu to get up to 40% and it hit 47...know of a quick way to stress my cpu? Hrm...