Temps for Intel 3.0 ghz cpu

[Win2kpatcher]

Have you tried lapping the heat sink and going with a better thermal paste. I have a 2.8HT that idles between 93 and 97. It gets about 115 when I'm gaming. That's after I lapped the heat sink and applied some good silver thermal paste.

What exactly does "lapping" consist of? I've reseated many times...I need some new thermal paste for sure though...perhaps just a new HS/F so it can all be fresh

 

[Hinrichisgod]

yeah I'm not sure I know what lapping is either..could you explain?

 

[Joe]

lapping is actually a machining term, it's usualy used in engineering and machining. Its a high tolerance finish in engineering terms, and for this application it just means to smooth the bottom of the heatsink for better thermal conductivity.
heh I found this article, look at the final result there, thats pretty impressive for a heatsink! http://www.modsynergy.com/Article 6.htm

 

[Kangaroo]

They max temperature for a 3.0GHz Prescott is 69.1C-73.2C, so you are pushing it with a temperature of 65C.

AMD processors are much better at handling high temperatures, for example, my XP3200+ max temperature is 85C.

 

[heavywx]

Thanks for answering that one for me Joe. Good link too.