I ingeborgdot Daemon Poster Messages 923 Jan 28, 2007 #1 What is the normal operating temp of c2d? Mine is at 46C at idle. I tried artice silver 5 but it is still 46. Could I have put on too much as5?
What is the normal operating temp of c2d? Mine is at 46C at idle. I tried artice silver 5 but it is still 46. Could I have put on too much as5?
O OatesyX In Runtime Messages 351 Jan 28, 2007 #2 yes 46 is a bit high for idle, my 6300 idles at about 30,, you should only use a very small amout of thermal paste,, about half the size of a pea, and spread it very thin, its only there to fill microscopic gaps in the metal
yes 46 is a bit high for idle, my 6300 idles at about 30,, you should only use a very small amout of thermal paste,, about half the size of a pea, and spread it very thin, its only there to fill microscopic gaps in the metal
J joowan In Runtime Messages 268 Jan 28, 2007 #3 my E6600 is always between 25-28C, as for thermal paste, the heatsink came with a bit of thermal paste attached to it.
my E6600 is always between 25-28C, as for thermal paste, the heatsink came with a bit of thermal paste attached to it.