Processor Heat

KaneDawg · 12-24-2006, 01:24 PM

I bought a new Processor yesterday and had the guys at Compusa install it the only problem is its running at 83C idel and the fans only at 2000 RPM! I read lots of reviews about the processor and no one else seemed to have this problem. Any ideas?

This is the processor.

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

**TheMatt** · 12-24-2006, 01:27 PM

Hi,

That is WAY too hot. Personally, in this situation, I would take it back to CompUSA and have them look at it since they installed it and it was their mistake.

**Doby** · 12-24-2006, 05:10 PM

I agree with Matt let them fix it,
sounds like they don't have the heatsink downtight, I sure hope they cleaned and reapplied thermal paste?

**blackduck30** · 12-24-2006, 05:45 PM

I also agree there, it sounds as if one or more of the lock down pins are not pushed down correctly. I wouldn't run the computer till you take it back and get them to reinstall the Heatsink/fan. Also make sure you tell them you want them to take off the old thermal pad and reapply new thermal grease like arctic silver

12-24-2006, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
KaneDawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Processor Heat I bought a new Processor yesterday and had the guys at Compusa install it the only problem is its running at 83C idel and the fans only at 2000 RPM! I read lots of reviews about the processor and no one else seemed to have this problem. Any ideas? This is the processor. Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

12-24-2006, 01:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Hi, That is WAY too hot. Personally, in this situation, I would take it back to CompUSA and have them look at it since they installed it and it was their mistake. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-24-2006, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 8,056 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	I agree with Matt let them fix it, sounds like they don't have the heatsink downtight, I sure hope they cleaned and reapplied thermal paste? __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

12-24-2006, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackduck30 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,230 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	I also agree there, it sounds as if one or more of the lock down pins are not pushed down correctly. I wouldn't run the computer till you take it back and get them to reinstall the Heatsink/fan. Also make sure you tell them you want them to take off the old thermal pad and reapply new thermal grease like arctic silver __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All