[SOLVED] Problems keeping my CPU cool

slice306 · 05-15-2008, 09:03 PM

I am sorry if this is in the wrong section. Please move it.

Ok well. I have a Intel Celeron D 2.80GHz(not that great I know) on a ASUS p4p800-x mobo. I just upgraded my Heatsink to a Zalman CNPS9500 (Link: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article267-page1.html ) It was supposed to be a great heatsink and i think it is... but its not keeping my CPU that much cooler. I was reading reviews that said it keeps their CPU down to like 15-20 degrees celcius... Its keeping mine down to like 45-50 degrees celcius at idle. I am using Artic Silver 5 thermal paste. I read that it was good... but im not sure now. I know i put the right amount on... ALSO. my Zalman heatsink came with the thermal compound. Shall I try using that instead to see if i get better results?

and yes my computer is in a well cooled room. and I do have plenty of aim flowing through the computer.

dai · 05-15-2008, 09:14 PM

i found it to heavey and could not tighten it down enough to stop it from moving
my temps don't get that low and i am using water cooling
check it's down tight and cannot be moved

Rob 1 · 05-15-2008, 09:51 PM

20 degrees celsius is 68 degrees fahrenheit. That's slightly less than room temp in an average room. So you can't expect that.
But I would expect no worse than upper 30's celsius.

When you say you put the right amount on there, did you do the small dot of it in the center like they say?

I know it sounds wrong, but I've had best results using several small dots, and then spreading as thin as possible of a layer with a used razor blade from a box cutter.

If I mess it up, i'll do it again until I have nearly a perfect layer on there. VERY thin.

And my Zalman copper 7700 series cooler kept my E6600 mid and upper 20's celcius.

Also, keep in mind that Arctic silver temps do lower several degrees over time.

Just like the company says it will do.

slice306 · 05-16-2008, 04:24 AM

Ok. thanks guys. I made sure its on there really tight and yes, it is. Know im going to redo the thermal compound. This time im going to try the thermal compound that came with the Zalman heatsink. Or should I stay with artic silver 5?

dai · 05-16-2008, 09:58 AM

i prefer arctic silver

Rob 1 · 05-16-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slice306

Ok. thanks guys. I made sure its on there really tight and yes, it is. Know im going to redo the thermal compound. This time im going to try the thermal compound that came with the Zalman heatsink. Or should I stay with artic silver 5?

Arctic Silver 5 is excellent stuff, you definitely want to go with that.

slice306 · 05-16-2008, 12:09 PM

Ok.
I made a mistake saying the CPU temp is at 45-50 degress celcius. Its acctually around 35-40. My bad.

Thanks for the help everyone.

slice306 · 05-16-2008, 07:44 PM

Here my pc. Take a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuxLpTdl6Y

05-15-2008, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
slice306 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP Home	[SOLVED] Problems keeping my CPU cool I am sorry if this is in the wrong section. Please move it. Ok well. I have a Intel Celeron D 2.80GHz(not that great I know) on a ASUS p4p800-x mobo. I just upgraded my Heatsink to a Zalman CNPS9500 (Link: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article267-page1.html ) It was supposed to be a great heatsink and i think it is... but its not keeping my CPU that much cooler. I was reading reviews that said it keeps their CPU down to like 15-20 degrees celcius... Its keeping mine down to like 45-50 degrees celcius at idle. I am using Artic Silver 5 thermal paste. I read that it was good... but im not sure now. I know i put the right amount on... ALSO. my Zalman heatsink came with the thermal compound. Shall I try using that instead to see if i get better results? and yes my computer is in a well cooled room. and I do have plenty of aim flowing through the computer.

05-15-2008, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,475 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: Problems keeping my CPU cool i found it to heavey and could not tighten it down enough to stop it from moving my temps don't get that low and i am using water cooling check it's down tight and cannot be moved __________________

05-15-2008, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rob 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 307 OS: XP Pro	Re: Problems keeping my CPU cool 20 degrees celsius is 68 degrees fahrenheit. That's slightly less than room temp in an average room. So you can't expect that. But I would expect no worse than upper 30's celsius. When you say you put the right amount on there, did you do the small dot of it in the center like they say? I know it sounds wrong, but I've had best results using several small dots, and then spreading as thin as possible of a layer with a used razor blade from a box cutter. If I mess it up, i'll do it again until I have nearly a perfect layer on there. VERY thin. And my Zalman copper 7700 series cooler kept my E6600 mid and upper 20's celcius. Also, keep in mind that Arctic silver temps do lower several degrees over time. Just like the company says it will do.

05-16-2008, 04:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
slice306 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP Home	Re: Problems keeping my CPU cool Ok. thanks guys. I made sure its on there really tight and yes, it is. Know im going to redo the thermal compound. This time im going to try the thermal compound that came with the Zalman heatsink. Or should I stay with artic silver 5?

05-16-2008, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,475 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: Problems keeping my CPU cool i prefer arctic silver __________________

05-16-2008, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
slice306 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP Home	Re: Problems keeping my CPU cool Ok. I made a mistake saying the CPU temp is at 45-50 degress celcius. Its acctually around 35-40. My bad. Thanks for the help everyone.

05-16-2008, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
slice306 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP Home	Re: [SOLVED] Problems keeping my CPU cool Here my pc. Take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuxLpTdl6Y