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Cooling advice URGENTLY sought!!
I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master
case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I was doing nothing more than designing a brochure in Publisher, it hit 70°C (167°F) and locked up. I have moved all obstructions from around the HSF and made sure everything is dust free (it's only a day old!) Is there a fault somewhere? I was lead to believe that the motherboard had smart temperature control - well 60-65 at idle tells me either it doesn't or it isn't working. Is there a setting I've overlooked in the BIOS (I didn't build it)? I don't have much spare cash to spend on any more cooling (and there isn't any room in the case for any more fans anyway!) I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping for an idle temperature (with the side on) of around 35-45°C (95-113°F) and 50-55°C (122-131°F) under load. Achievable? I don't think it's asking *too* much, do you?! I've RTFM and it's not exactly explicit! How do I achieve what I consider to be the optimum running temperature?! I will call the bloke who built it on Monday, but I thought I'd ask here first - I know that MBM isn't known for its accuracy but, on this occasion, it's spot on (I've checked it with the BIOS). Can someone offer me some cooling solutions that won't empty my bank account?! Thanks |
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Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote:
I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I was doing nothing more than designing a brochure in Publisher, it hit 70°C (167°F) and locked up. I have moved all obstructions from around the HSF and made sure everything is dust free (it's only a day old!) Is there a fault somewhere? I was lead to believe that the motherboard had smart temperature control - well 60-65 at idle tells me either it doesn't or it isn't working. Is there a setting I've overlooked in the BIOS (I didn't build it)? I don't have much spare cash to spend on any more cooling (and there isn't any room in the case for any more fans anyway!) I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping for an idle temperature (with the side on) of around 35-45°C (95-113°F) and 50-55°C (122-131°F) under load. Achievable? I don't think it's asking *too* much, do you?! I've RTFM and it's not exactly explicit! How do I achieve what I consider to be the optimum running temperature?! I will call the bloke who built it on Monday, but I thought I'd ask here first - I know that MBM isn't known for its accuracy but, on this occasion, it's spot on (I've checked it with the BIOS). Can someone offer me some cooling solutions that won't empty my bank account?! Thanks UPDATE: - Q-Fan /was/ disabled, but enabling it doesn't make one iota of difference. I have put the side back on and I am watching the temperature climb steadily (we're up to 56°C (132°F) now. HELP!! |
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"Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote in message ... Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote: I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I was doing nothing more than designing a brochure in Publisher, it hit 70°C (167°F) and locked up. I have moved all obstructions from around the HSF and made sure everything is dust free (it's only a day old!) Is there a fault somewhere? I was lead to believe that the motherboard had smart temperature control - well 60-65 at idle tells me either it doesn't or it isn't working. Is there a setting I've overlooked in the BIOS (I didn't build it)? I don't have much spare cash to spend on any more cooling (and there isn't any room in the case for any more fans anyway!) I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping for an idle temperature (with the side on) of around 35-45°C (95-113°F) and 50-55°C (122-131°F) under load. Achievable? I don't think it's asking *too* much, do you?! I've RTFM and it's not exactly explicit! How do I achieve what I consider to be the optimum running temperature?! I will call the bloke who built it on Monday, but I thought I'd ask here first - I know that MBM isn't known for its accuracy but, on this occasion, it's spot on (I've checked it with the BIOS). Can someone offer me some cooling solutions that won't empty my bank account?! Thanks UPDATE: - Q-Fan /was/ disabled, but enabling it doesn't make one iota of difference. I have put the side back on and I am watching the temperature climb steadily (we're up to 56°C (132°F) now. HELP!! disable q-fan - select auto/normal mode not turbo - I have same set up and had sim probs - if turbo is on voltage crept up quite high and temps were 60 +. The cpu does run quite hot and should go above 70c. |
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sri - should NOT be run over 70c!!!
"Chris Turner" wrote in message ... "Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote in message ... Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote: I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I was doing nothing more than designing a brochure in Publisher, it hit 70°C (167°F) and locked up. I have moved all obstructions from around the HSF and made sure everything is dust free (it's only a day old!) Is there a fault somewhere? I was lead to believe that the motherboard had smart temperature control - well 60-65 at idle tells me either it doesn't or it isn't working. Is there a setting I've overlooked in the BIOS (I didn't build it)? I don't have much spare cash to spend on any more cooling (and there isn't any room in the case for any more fans anyway!) I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping for an idle temperature (with the side on) of around 35-45°C (95-113°F) and 50-55°C (122-131°F) under load. Achievable? I don't think it's asking *too* much, do you?! I've RTFM and it's not exactly explicit! How do I achieve what I consider to be the optimum running temperature?! I will call the bloke who built it on Monday, but I thought I'd ask here first - I know that MBM isn't known for its accuracy but, on this occasion, it's spot on (I've checked it with the BIOS). Can someone offer me some cooling solutions that won't empty my bank account?! Thanks UPDATE: - Q-Fan /was/ disabled, but enabling it doesn't make one iota of difference. I have put the side back on and I am watching the temperature climb steadily (we're up to 56°C (132°F) now. HELP!! disable q-fan - select auto/normal mode not turbo - I have same set up and had sim probs - if turbo is on voltage crept up quite high and temps were 60 +. The cpu does run quite hot and should go above 70c. |
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Chris Turner wrote:
sri - should NOT be run over 70c!!! It locked up in Publisher at 70° - it has hit 80° twice. I'm almost too scared to use it. I have the side off now and it's 55°. |
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Chris Turner wrote:
"Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote in message ... Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote: I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I was doing nothing more than designing a brochure in Publisher, it hit 70°C (167°F) and locked up. I have moved all obstructions from around the HSF and made sure everything is dust free (it's only a day old!) Is there a fault somewhere? I was lead to believe that the motherboard had smart temperature control - well 60-65 at idle tells me either it doesn't or it isn't working. Is there a setting I've overlooked in the BIOS (I didn't build it)? I don't have much spare cash to spend on any more cooling (and there isn't any room in the case for any more fans anyway!) I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping for an idle temperature (with the side on) of around 35-45°C (95-113°F) and 50-55°C (122-131°F) under load. Achievable? I don't think it's asking *too* much, do you?! I've RTFM and it's not exactly explicit! How do I achieve what I consider to be the optimum running temperature?! I will call the bloke who built it on Monday, but I thought I'd ask here first - I know that MBM isn't known for its accuracy but, on this occasion, it's spot on (I've checked it with the BIOS). Can someone offer me some cooling solutions that won't empty my bank account?! Thanks UPDATE: - Q-Fan /was/ disabled, but enabling it doesn't make one iota of difference. I have put the side back on and I am watching the temperature climb steadily (we're up to 56°C (132°F) now. HELP!! disable q-fan - select auto/normal mode not turbo - I have same set up and had sim probs - if turbo is on voltage crept up quite high and temps were 60 +. The cpu does run quite hot and should go above 70c. I don't have anything that states "auto/normal" or "turbo". All I have is Q-Fan either enabled or disabled. Are you /sure/ you have the same motherboard? I've put the side back on again and it's hit 75-80 and I was doing nothing more than typing a letter in Word, so that's practically idle! ! There is something seriously wrong here and I just want to be able to enjoy this system - £2,000 isn't an insignificant chunk o' change for me, and I can't use it because I'm petrified I'm going to send the £600 CPU into meltdown! I don't know what else to do. There is airflow round all sides, nothing is restricted. Do you have the same chassis? I can't hook up any more fans because there simply isn't anywhere to put them. I need suggestions. I want to put the side back on! I don't want to have to spend any more money, but I will if I have to. Any suggestions anyone? Please?! Save my sanity! Do you have the same HSF combo? |
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On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:12:24 +0100, "Miss Perspicacia Tick"
wrote: I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi That's a nice case, but it has questionable air intake, especially for the parts you have in it. Reduce restrictions in air intake as much as possible, ideally it should never be over 10C higher (at full load) than with case cover off, and even 10C would be a sub-optimal arrangement but given the fancy design of the front there may be a limit to how much the intake can be improved without disfiguring the case. I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I was doing nothing more than designing a brochure in Publisher, it hit 70°C (167°F) and locked up. I have moved all obstructions from around the HSF and made sure everything is dust free (it's only a day old!) Is there a fault somewhere? I was lead to believe that the motherboard had smart temperature control - well 60-65 at idle tells me either it doesn't or it isn't working. Is there a setting I've overlooked in the BIOS (I didn't build it)? I don't have much spare cash to spend on any more cooling (and there isn't any room in the case for any more fans anyway!) Smart temp control can only run fan at max RPM at best. See fan specs from manufacturer and compare to motherboard RPM reading... if fan is near it's max RPM there's nothing more the onboard fan controller can do. Often the onboard controller does drop the voltage slightly, as is inherant in such designs so a few more RPM might be obtained by powering it directly from PSU connector, but that isn't much of a gain, may easily be necessary to use a different fan among the other things I mention. I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping for an idle temperature (with the side on) of around 35-45°C (95-113°F) and 50-55°C (122-131°F) under load. Achievable? I don't think it's asking *too* much, do you?! You want idle that's lower than temp seen with case panel off, so it would seem necessary to do one of more of the following: Remove heatsink, inspect base, assess thermal compound, try remounting 'sink... Could be the installer simply used poor compound, too much of it, etc. Inspect CPU interface. If not perfectly flat, gain will come from lapping it, though of course the warranty is void. Often the center, most important interface region, is lower than the outer edges. If you REALLY don't want to lap it, and/or it looks flat enough, try applying heatsink compound only in the middle, not on outer border, and carefully mounting it with a lot of even pressure. You might remove heatsink then, evaluate whether compound provided good (but ultra-thin) coverage and alter the coverage if needed then reinstall. How do I achieve what I consider to be the optimum running temperature?! I will call the bloke who built it on Monday, but I thought I'd ask here first - I know that MBM isn't known for its accuracy but, on this occasion, it's spot on (I've checked it with the BIOS). Can someone offer me some cooling solutions that won't empty my bank account?! To a certain extent, the more the parts cost the more it'll cost to cool them, relative to same era, technology. You made no mention of ambient room temps, but if they're over 30C you may have to resort to exotic cooling else lower the rom temp. There might also be the option of undervolting the CPU, provided the stability is extensively tested. A duct on the rear fan or power supply might help reduce recirculation of heatsink exhaust. Likely you'll have to custom fab one. It is somethint to consider after increasing intake flow, if the temp is still too high. Keep in mind that your desire for 35-45 isn't necessary, only to keep CPU/system stable, which should happen if temps can be maintained at 50-60C, though both the BIOS (and motherboard monitor or other software temp reports) are dependant on manufacturer's calibration of the temp sensor, which may be incorrect in itself. Ultimately tests such as Prime 95's torture test might be used, particularly the large in-place FFT test, and when you find the max stable temp, keep it at least 5C under that. The easiest solution might be adding a fan to the side panel, perhaps 92-120mm low RPM, but again it may not be reasonable to aim for ~35C temps unless you want to buy a high-end water cooler. |
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On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:12:24 +0100, Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote:
I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - How many case fans do you have and how are they oriented? If you have fans on both sides of the case you want to be blowing air in on one side and sucking it out on the other. Check to see if you have good airflow through the case. It also could be as simple as not having enough fans or having fans that are too weak. You have a lot of very hot components in that box, you'll need to move a lot of air through it in order to cool everything adequately. |
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On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:12:24 +0100, Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote:
I have an FX-53 based system on an SK8V board in a CoolerMaster Wave Master case. The HSF is a Swiftech MCX64-V with a Delta fan and the PSU is a 480W Tagan. The rest of the spec is as follows: - 1GB RAM 3xSATA HDs (2xRaptor in a RAID 0 array plus a WDC) 9800XT 256MB Audigy 2 Platinum Pro XS Plextor 708A Samsung combi I have a *serious* issue with overheating - and I do mean *SERIOUS*. With the side panel on, it *IDLES* at between 60-65°C (140-149°F) and once, when I'm running it with the side off at the moment and it's stabilised at 45°C (113°F) - but I don't want to have to do that forever! I'm hoping The problem (at least one) is obvious from the above 2 lines. Fix your case cooling first. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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If you are running cool enough with the sides off and overheating that badly
with the sides on, it is obviously just a case of poor case cooling. |
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