Need Help With Temps/cool

[Bretenn]

it's ok.... i mean thermaltake 9 and the thermal grease is good enuf to decrease the temp.....

 

[Gus K]

It doesn't sound like you bought an official AMD retail package. Those coolers (which also have the serial number used for warrantee on it) have a thermal pad, which is what AMD recommends (nowhere in AMD's literature do they talk of paste/grease of any sort).

You should read AMD's white papers on cooling, very informative and dispells many rumours on fan placement.

Proper airflow through the case is very important. If you notice many high end computer makers use $15 Coolermaster HSFans.
http://www.grnetwork.com/alienware/aurora_ddr/alienware_aurora_ddr.html

A good way to check for overheating problems is to open the case and have a desk/house fan blowing into it while running intensive apps.

 

[Bretenn]

true... a basic way to check the temp... sory i din mention......

 

[plastiqued]

well isnt arctic 3 grease better than the pads?
i know how to apply the grease.

btw i had the stock 6cfm 30mm hsf that came free with the bundle. i was installing xp and it froze. i rebooted and the temp check was at 65C. So i just shut it down and quickly ordered a volcano 9.

 

[Gus K]

Hey plas, I wasn't saying that the pads or Artic Silver are better or worse. Many people love and swear by Arctic Silver (I use it). I was just noting that AMD does not mention or endorse it. I think it's just a matter of the pre-applied pads being more likely to be installed properly by the general masses.

Best bet would be to read Artic Silvers instructions if you are using their product.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

 

[plastiqued]

yah i read this.
this is how i applied grease last time.