First build - Couldn't start the comp at all. - Page 2

The_YongGrand · 6th Apr 2006, 06:46 PM

Hehe... 100 degrees? Did it started frying away??

I made a serious big mistake - I don't need to double check the processor orientation.

I already put the processor in this way and only THIS orientation work. It's already correct when the processor fits in directly into the socket.

My itchy hands made me took out the Heatsink again, and double-checked. Still correct. So I put back the heatsink but in a different orientation - this time the cam-lever is facing the chipset, not the PSU.

Quote:

Before (the square thing is Heatsink):
+ <---Lever
+|======|
+|======|
|======|

After (when I replace back the HS)
Lever--->+
|======|+
|======|+
|======|

I mean, the thermal-interface-thingy seal is already broken when I took the heatsink out, but I put it back again in a different position. The heatsink is secured firmly and fit snugly but just made a turn-around. Will it harm the processor?

I don't know - the temps are always 37~45 degrees. One time it reached 50 but dunno why suddenly it sprang back to 43 degrees. I afraid I could be frying some components there.

Help me dispell my doubts - for the last time.

Chai · 6th Apr 2006, 07:46 PM

Why are you guys so worried about the temperature...

I wouldn't care a thing about the temperature unless I'm getting crashes... CPU are designed to withstand extremely high temperatures. You guys are way too paranoid by those CPU burning video clips. Those processors reached more than 200C...

The_YongGrand · 7th Apr 2006, 08:28 AM

Ah, thanks for your advice man.

I slightly squished the thermal interface material a little bit when I took it out the heatsink and put it back.

Initially the temps are around 37 degrees when I first turned it on, but it shot up to 50 degrees (max I think?) when WinXP installs (the 1st reboot I go and check the HW monitor) but suddenly spring back into 43 degrees. Funny eh?

Now I have been testing it, idle, and it's only around 39~41 degrees. Maybe the thermal interface material needs to adjust itself, am I right?

Dashken · 7th Apr 2006, 08:33 AM

Hmm... maybe.

But don't worry... unless your system fails to start or suddenly slows down extremely...

I still remembered I asked my colleague why got sound one... as I've never heard of the overheat alarm before. He said overheat and went and removed the heatsink. He accidently touched the heatsink pipe... LOL!!!!!

Echolac · 7th Apr 2006, 08:33 PM

I seroiusly doubt MSI's sensor chip..
I had a NEO2 Platinum (in fact i'm still using it

) with the same exact problem...
The temperature fluctuates like +-8 degrees..
I mounted a CM Hyper48+ on it and the result was same as the stock cooler

Each time i restart the results are different..sometime idling at 40 and sometime 45

Chai · 7th Apr 2006, 08:55 PM

That's exactly why onboard monitoring will NEVER be accurate.

Echolac · 7th Apr 2006, 09:09 PM

But it cant be as inaccurate as this

PsYkHoTiK · 7th Apr 2006, 09:36 PM

I've had mobos that were off by nearly 20C *cough* ABIT *cough*

LOL!! New beta bios for the DFI NF4 SLI-DR & Ultra D have temperature calibration where u can adjust the CPU temp (+/-) to make it better...

Echolac · 7th Apr 2006, 11:45 PM

Wow..thats nice

I have one of those *cough* ABIT *cough* but its has more accurate readings
Why arent the mobo manufacturers fixing the plaguing temp issue

Papercut · 8th Apr 2006, 12:26 AM

I had a *cough* Abit *cough* too. POS. Once you go DFI you'll never go back

6th Apr 2006, 07:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,662 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Why are you guys so worried about the temperature... I wouldn't care a thing about the temperature unless I'm getting crashes... CPU are designed to withstand extremely high temperatures. You guys are way too paranoid by those CPU burning video clips. Those processors reached more than 200C... __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

7th Apr 2006, 08:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,281 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	Ah, thanks for your advice man. I slightly squished the thermal interface material a little bit when I took it out the heatsink and put it back. Initially the temps are around 37 degrees when I first turned it on, but it shot up to 50 degrees (max I think?) when WinXP installs (the 1st reboot I go and check the HW monitor) but suddenly spring back into 43 degrees. Funny eh? Now I have been testing it, idle, and it's only around 39~41 degrees. Maybe the thermal interface material needs to adjust itself, am I right? __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E7200, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2, Sapphire ATi Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 2nd pc under construction! Wolfdale baby!

7th Apr 2006, 08:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,725 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Hmm... maybe. But don't worry... unless your system fails to start or suddenly slows down extremely... I still remembered I asked my colleague why got sound one... as I've never heard of the overheat alarm before. He said overheat and went and removed the heatsink. He accidently touched the heatsink pipe... LOL!!!!! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

7th Apr 2006, 08:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,662 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	That's exactly why onboard monitoring will NEVER be accurate. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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7th Apr 2006, 08:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Echolac Getting there Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Reputation: 97 Rep Power: 4	I seroiusly doubt MSI's sensor chip.. I had a NEO2 Platinum (in fact i'm still using it ) with the same exact problem... The temperature fluctuates like +-8 degrees.. I mounted a CM Hyper48+ on it and the result was same as the stock cooler Each time i restart the results are different..sometime idling at 40 and sometime 45

7th Apr 2006, 09:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Echolac Getting there Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Reputation: 97 Rep Power: 4	But it cant be as inaccurate as this

7th Apr 2006, 11:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Echolac Getting there Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Reputation: 97 Rep Power: 4	Wow..thats nice I have one of those cough ABIT cough but its has more accurate readings Why arent the mobo manufacturers fixing the plaguing temp issue

8th Apr 2006, 12:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,982 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	I had a cough Abit cough too. POS. Once you go DFI you'll never go back __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."