Problem with the CPU temperatures

[Selbio]

Back when I had the Asus A7V8X-La Board the temp was around 60C idle there is no telling what it would say when loaded, however using Asusprobe it registered 42C Idle 64C loaded.
Temps dropped to 52C in the bios and 37-54 with Asus Probe when I changed the cooler. Which one is more accurate, the Bios or Asusprobe for that board?

I replaced that board with an Asrock K7S41 and using the cpu cooler ( a Dynatron 60mm with a copper heatsink)the Bios now says 49-51 Idle 57 loaded. I tried the Motherboard Monitor 5 but it says 127C and cpu both. Speedfan does not work with this SIS chipset I guess, it gave me a time out error message. I do not know which utility I need to use in order to get an accurate temp reading.

I did not reapply any of that thermal pad because it seem to have enough on there and I did not have anything CPU paste anyways.

I also installed an evercool aluminum 92x92x25mm rear fan which pushes much more than the previous one.

Is the Bios giving me an accurate reading, does it look about right? Surely temps didn't go up because I changed the motherboard.

The Bios is V1.7 which is the latest one

Thanks in advance

[Fozzer]

Read here...>>>

http://www.arcticsilver.com/instructions.htm

It is VITAL that great care is taken in removing and re-applying thermal heat sink compound to processor chips and coolers...!
Poor application is the biggest cause of overheating and failure of the processor...
Follow the instructions to the letter...!

Paul... ...!

Note how small the chip is...and how hot it gets... ...!

The process is carried out under almost clinical conditions...!!!

[4_Series_Scania]

Surely temps didn't go up because I changed the motherboard.

No, like Fozzer implies, the temps more than likely went up due to you either putting too little or, too much paste on your CPU.

I often have to remove & re-grease a CPU when I'm building a PC.  :-[

[Selbio]

Well, I was trying to avoid that Artic Silver I guess I should've order some when I got the new board.

The heatsink did have some paste on there and too be honest I'm affraid  I'll start messing with that and make it worse than what it already is. Is that Artic Silver going to make then go down for sure?

I have an AMD XP Barton 3000+ 333FSB with a Dynatron 60mm cooler installed on a copper heatsink

[congo]

Selbio, you need to read up on heatsink installation before you fry your CPU.

Where were you when chipsets (motherboard choice)were discussed? Your board has an SIS chipset, onboard graphics and no dual channel ram support. Not exactly the "gamer's choice" is it?

It's a cute looking mobo, however

[Selbio]

I didn't even think about Nforce with dual channel until you mentioned it but let me tell you it runs flawless,

I can't tell any difference between this board and the Asus A7V8X-La that it replaced.

I know I was supposed to put some kind of paste on there before I reinstalled it but I didn't think it would be necessary since it had some there. I guess I'll be buying some of that Artic silver Ceramique or anything better if yall recommend it and see if that brting temps down. I thought about doing this before but I just didn't want to mess with the CPU.


What is the best Thermal Compound for this type of CPU?

What's the best CPU thermal compound for this type of CPU, and am I better off going back to the Asus custom made for Compaq board?

[Fozzer]

When you look at the surface of the processor chip and the underside of the copper cooler, you may think that it's "SMOOTH"....
Well it isn't...!
It is covered in thousands of machine marks and pits, which under a microscope look like a battlefield...!
Now all the compound in these blemishes have first to be thoroughly cleaned out, preferably with a cleaning solution, applied with a clean tissue paper.
When they are thouroughly cleaned, this is then followed by an application of the thermal heat sink compound to the processor surface ONLY.
This MUST be applied as a VERY, VERY THIN coat covering the ENTIRE area of the processor chip, using a clean piece of tissue paper....NEVER YOUR FINGERS...which will be covered in oil and sweat...!!
DO NOT put a "blob" of compound on the processor!
When re-fitting the cooler back onto the chip, rotate it slightly to ensure a good contact, then re-fix the cooler clips securely.
All this has to be carried out with clinical perfection to obtain the best results in ensuring that the processor is kept safely cool...!
Take your time, and make a good job of it...!

Here endeth the first lesson... ...!

Paul.... ....!

[Jimbo]

Never thought you had an Technical side Paul

[Fozzer]

Never thought you had an Technical side Paul

Tee-Hee...!

I'm a pretty good "all-rounder", Jim...!

Years of sorting things out... ...!

Cheers Mate...!

Paul.. Electrical/Mechanical Engineer (Retired)... ...!

[Jimbo]

Well at least you have accomplished far more than my father!. ....too lazy.... ..!

Cheers an keep up the "fiddling"

[Fozzer]

Well at least you have accomplished far more than my father!. ....too lazy.... ..!

Cheers and keep up the "fiddling"

Don't be too hard on your dear old Dad...!
..there's nothing I enjoy more, now that I'm retired, is a good-old bit of "laziness"....frequently... ... ...!
Tee-Hee... ...!

Paul...been there...done it...just restin' now.*.. ... ...LOL...!

* ..and the occasional bit of "fiddling", now and again...just to keep Jordan happy... ... ...!
LOL...!

[Jimbo]

I wondered how long it would take her to be mentioned.... !

Jimbo

[Selbio]

When you look at the surface of the processor chip and the underside of the copper cooler, you may think that it's "SMOOTH"....
Well it isn't...!
It is covered in thousands of machine marks and pits, which under a microscope look like a battlefield...!
Now all the compound in these blemishes have first to be thoroughly cleaned out, preferably with a cleaning solution, applied with a clean tissue paper.
When they are thouroughly cleaned, this is then followed by an application of the thermal heat sink compound to the processor surface ONLY.
This MUST be applied as a VERY, VERY THIN coat covering the ENTIRE area of the processor chip, using a clean piece of tissue paper....NEVER YOUR FINGERS...which will be covered in oil and sweat...!!
DO NOT put a "blob" of compound on the processor!
When re-fitting the cooler back onto the chip, rotate it slightly to ensure a good contact, then re-fix the cooler clips securely.
All this has to be carried out with clinical perfection to obtain the best results in ensuring that the processor is kept safely cool...!
Take your time, and make a good job of it...!

Here endeth the first lesson... ...!

Paul.... ....!

Paul,


What's the best Thermal Compound? I was trying to choose between Artic Silver 5 and Atic Silver Ceramique.

I'm glad you told me about the microscopic battlefiled thing otherwise I would've just wiped off the paste and put something else on there lol. but I'll follow you instructions.

Thanks a bunch.

[Fozzer]

I wouldn't waste too much time arguing over manufacturers various types, just pop into your local computer retail/repair shop and buy whatever he recommends for you, and has in stock...  ;)...!
The care taken in its application is much more important...!

Paul... ... ...!

[4_Series_Scania]

I wouldn't waste too much time arguing over manufacturers various types, just pop into your local computer retail/repair shop and buy whatever he recommends for you, and has in stock...  ;)...!
The care taken in its application is much more important...!

Paul... ... ...!

True, but make no mistake, a brand such as "Arctic Silver" will be far more efficient at heat transfer, if applied correctly, than some unknown/ unbranded "cpu paste" from Bobs PC Bits......