Stock cooler or the cooler i already have??

landy-ross · 02-10-2009, 12:10 PM

Right, i think this is the right place for this on the forum...

I have just recieved my new processor (E5200)

I am planning a bit of overclocking, and want to ask which fan?

Do i either use the stock cooler that came with the processor or do i use what i already have? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-041-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

If i use the old cooler do i need to get some new thermal paste before fitting it?

Thanks everyone! :)

raptorkid · 02-10-2009, 01:47 PM

I don't know about the quality of that unit, but its almost certainly superior to the stock solution (i think)

And yes, you would need new thermal paste. AS5 is regarded as the best by most of the folks around here...

**mattlock** · 02-11-2009, 12:29 AM

I would go with the Akasa. Be sure to thoroughly clean the old thermal paste from the heatsink prior to applying the new thermal compound. 99% pure Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing alcohol) works very well to clean off the old residue.

The Arctic Silver 5 (AS5) recommended by Raptorkid is very good choice for thermal compound also. When overclocking, it's very important to keep the temps as low as possible and buying good thermal compound is key part of making that happen.

landy-ross · 02-11-2009, 12:45 AM

Where can i get some of the cleaner stuff??

**mattlock** · 02-11-2009, 12:54 AM

Your local drug store.

landy-ross · 02-11-2009, 09:10 AM

is there any other household stuff that i could use?

**mattlock** · 02-11-2009, 09:24 PM

In a pinch, fingernail polish remover will work but it tends to leave a little residue.

landy-ross · 02-12-2009, 03:43 AM

I used methelated spirits in the end after a reccomendation i saw on the internet. used that as i had some anyway!

new CPU is in, and is sitting very comfortable at 2.75Ghz at the mo, going to give it a little more later :)

I can't believe what a difference the new processor has made!!

**Jtsou** · 02-12-2009, 06:40 AM

What are your temps? Use this program:

Core Temp

landy-ross · 02-12-2009, 09:56 AM

30Deg idle

44 when playing Far Cry 2!

tweaked to 2.8ghz this afternoon, still running fine :)

**mattlock** · 02-12-2009, 10:03 AM

Nice OC and good temp, but if you really want to know if it's stable you need to run Prime95 for 12+ hours. Prime will also give you a better idea of what your max temp will be.

roast · 09-11-2009, 03:09 AM

Depending on the batch you have, you may get a lot higher OC than that.

I OC'd an E5200 a few months ago, with an OCZ Vanquisher mounted on top. I reached 3.33GHz with only 0.05v added to the volts. Was 35-39C on idle, and 45-48 on load. Very good chip, hope you have fun with it.

-Mick.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-11-2009, 06:40 AM

you should always use an aftermarket cooler if going for a proper overclock, and you must always stress test with prime or orthos. I usually do it for 7 hours.

**Tyree** · 09-11-2009, 08:54 AM

NEVER use any solution that leaves any residue to clean a CPU or a CPU Heatsink.
90% Isopropyl Alcohol is a good cleaning solution and is readily available.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-11-2009, 08:57 AM

you can also buy some arti clean which artic silver produce, one sloution cleans of the old thermal paste and the other emulsifies and prepares the cpu and heatsink surface for the new paste (supposedly the emulsifier prepares the surface for top conductivity).

02-10-2009, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
landy-ross Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP - media centre edition	Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? Right, i think this is the right place for this on the forum... I have just recieved my new processor (E5200) I am planning a bit of overclocking, and want to ask which fan? Do i either use the stock cooler that came with the processor or do i use what i already have? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-041-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821 If i use the old cooler do i need to get some new thermal paste before fitting it? Thanks everyone! :)

02-10-2009, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
raptorkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Biddulph, UK Posts: 91 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? I don't know about the quality of that unit, but its almost certainly superior to the stock solution (i think) And yes, you would need new thermal paste. AS5 is regarded as the best by most of the folks around here...

02-11-2009, 12:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? I would go with the Akasa. Be sure to thoroughly clean the old thermal paste from the heatsink prior to applying the new thermal compound. 99% pure Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing alcohol) works very well to clean off the old residue. The Arctic Silver 5 (AS5) recommended by Raptorkid is very good choice for thermal compound also. When overclocking, it's very important to keep the temps as low as possible and buying good thermal compound is key part of making that happen. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

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landy-ross Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP - media centre edition	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? Where can i get some of the cleaner stuff??

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mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? Your local drug store. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

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landy-ross Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP - media centre edition	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? is there any other household stuff that i could use?

02-11-2009, 09:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? In a pinch, fingernail polish remover will work but it tends to leave a little residue. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

02-12-2009, 03:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
landy-ross Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP - media centre edition	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? I used methelated spirits in the end after a reccomendation i saw on the internet. used that as i had some anyway! new CPU is in, and is sitting very comfortable at 2.75Ghz at the mo, going to give it a little more later :) I can't believe what a difference the new processor has made!!

02-12-2009, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? What are your temps? Use this program: Core Temp __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan

02-12-2009, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
landy-ross Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP - media centre edition	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? 30Deg idle 44 when playing Far Cry 2! tweaked to 2.8ghz this afternoon, still running fine :)

02-12-2009, 10:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? Nice OC and good temp, but if you really want to know if it's stable you need to run Prime95 for 12+ hours. Prime will also give you a better idea of what your max temp will be. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free! Last edited by mattlock; 02-12-2009 at 10:15 AM. Reason: Updated Prime95 link

09-11-2009, 03:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
roast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 154 OS: Windows 7 x64 7600, and Windows (notsotiny) 7 7600 x86 and x64 - Across 3 machines. My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? Depending on the batch you have, you may get a lot higher OC than that. I OC'd an E5200 a few months ago, with an OCZ Vanquisher mounted on top. I reached 3.33GHz with only 0.05v added to the volts. Was 35-39C on idle, and 45-48 on load. Very good chip, hope you have fun with it. -Mick. __________________ I'm a Sony VAIO technical support agent - any questions relating to Sony VAIO Notebook or Desktop computers, feel free to ask.

09-11-2009, 06:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,875 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? you should always use an aftermarket cooler if going for a proper overclock, and you must always stress test with prime or orthos. I usually do it for 7 hours. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

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Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,703 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? NEVER use any solution that leaves any residue to clean a CPU or a CPU Heatsink. 90% Isopropyl Alcohol is a good cleaning solution and is readily available. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently. Last edited by Tyree; 09-11-2009 at 08:56 AM.

09-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,875 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Stock cooler or the cooler i already have?? you can also buy some arti clean which artic silver produce, one sloution cleans of the old thermal paste and the other emulsifies and prepares the cpu and heatsink surface for the new paste (supposedly the emulsifier prepares the surface for top conductivity). __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified