On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 02:44:05 GMT, "Bitsbucket"
wrote:

Header says it all, I overclocked my 2500+ Barton core to 3200+ speed by
upping the FSB to 200MHz. This results in about a 5 to 7 degree C increase
in diode temp. Should it go THAT much higher? I am using an Antec fan I
picked up at Circuit City, has a copper plate for the bottom and VERY fine
fins, fan around 2800 rpm.
BUT it dosen't matter if I use that fan or a MONSTER solid copper job with a
fan from hell, (read LOUD) runs about 7K rpm. I just can't figure out how to
get the temps down, Vcore is stock, cover is off the side, 1 incoming fan
and 3 exhaust fans. When I put my hand near the CPU I can feel the heat!
There has got to be something better, I know I'm negating the intake and
exhaust fans with the cover off, but I don't think it will be any better
with the cover on (or maybe it would?????) ambient temp is around 70 deg F
in the room, celing fan running so there is plenty of air movement in the
room...........any ideas? I just set the clock back to 2500+ and now I'm
running 45 to 47 deg C on the diode........at 3200+ it runs around 49 to 52
C (all temps are at idle, unless I run something then it jumps to the higher
numbers)
What is too hot? 60C is what I'm thinking that is why I don't like those 52
and even some 56 C when something intensive is running....
TIA
Bitsbucket

A THIN layer of Artic Silver (we're up to 5 I think) or any good
transfer compound would likely help. People tend to put on too much;
it spreads out under all that pressure. You only need enough to fill
in the gaps, not replace metal to metal contact. I don't know that the
heatsink you got is any better than a standard one.

By the way, when the case cover goes back on, the folks at
overclockers.com recommend positive pressure in the case, so more fans
in, less out, or at least keep it even. First off, with negative
pressure (3 out 1 in), you aren't going to get much flowing though the
PSU and it will get hot and likely screw up.