Q6600 @ 3.0 GHz, no voltage added, core temps high.

[Disillusion]

I'm stressing my 3 GHz overclock right now. I am still running stock voltage and my CPU temp is running at a max of about 66 right now, but my core temps are MUCH higher, Core #1 being the highest of all.

Here's a screenshot from a little earlier.

I'm using this cooler:

Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail

Alright, now I'm stopping the test because my core temps are getting ridiculously high. :freak:

Core 1 just saw a max of like 93 degrees.

Why are my temps so high?

 

[<[MaTT]>]

Do you have sufficient cooling?

 

[gurusan]

Unfortunately that cooler isn't much better than the stock intel fan...although the temps still shouldn't be that high. I suggest trying to reseat it with some fresh thermal paste...and also getting a better cooler with a heatpipe design.

 

[Nitestick]

there is definitely something wrong with that as i had temps at a max of 52 degrees while running my q6600@3.0GHz using the stock cooler (in Oz it is summer and i don't have air-conditioning).

 

[PRVRT]

I know this is a noob question, but when you installed the cooler, did you make sure there there was not a protective film on the face of the cooler before you installed it? Most coolers come with a film to protect it from grease and dirt before installation that needs to be removed. Also make sure it is seated flat on the cpu.

 

[Disillusion]

No, there's no film or anything covering the bottom of it. I might try to reapply my AS5 and see if that helps. If not, this cooler must just suck. I will either do something with a heatpipe design or do water cooling next.

 

[veedubfreak]

Also, just so you know, the temp will go up even at stock voltage.

 

[Disillusion]

Also, just so you know, the temp will go up even at stock voltage.

Yeah, I know that, but I didn't figure it would be near throttling temps without adding any voltage. I think this cooler sucks though, it's never kept my CPU as cool as other people have claimed theirs runs.

This seems to be a popular cooler with a heat pipe design. Should I try it next?
Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail

 

[veedubfreak]

Quick question, what stepping is your cpu.

 

[Disillusion]

I think it's B3.