Q6600 B3 Temps @3.0Ghz

josh2thad · Oct 8, 2007, 02:29 PM

So, ive got a b3 @3.0Ghz With the coolermaster Gemini II Board and cpu cooler on it. I though that this cooler was a good one because of its size and ratings on many sites. But i have to say im not liking what im seeing through core temp.

I have the voltage @ stock and the FSB @ 333*9

here are some screenies. ive checked the contact of the cooler, im using 2 coolermaster 120 mm fans on the heatsink and i just cant seem to get the temps down at all.

**ChaosMinionX** · Oct 8, 2007, 07:19 PM

Seems normal for a B3. Your loads (theoretical max loads) with that cooler will be like 60-65C maybe closer to 70C... Realtime loads might generate somewhere in the 55-60C range depending on usage and calculations needed.

You also have a pretty high VID to begin with, which you indicate why you are seeing this, there is still a debate on whether or not VID matters when OCing and final voltage/temp results, I believe this to be true as any chip I have ever owned has followed this theory.

Kazeko · Oct 8, 2007, 11:15 PM

Pardon the "Scrub"-ness of this question, but I am pretty amateur at this and occasionally run across a question I can't answer via google, wikipedia or some other sort of internet perusal....

"VID?" - A little help with this one? Trying to figure it's significance.

The only thing I can come up with is Voltage Identification Digital... but the description I dug up was pretty vague and had no other references or citations.

**ChaosMinionX** · Oct 8, 2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazeko

Pardon the "Scrub"-ness of this question, but I am pretty amateur at this and occasionally run across a question I can't answer via google, wikipedia or some other sort of internet perusal....

"VID?" - A little help with this one? Trying to figure it's significance.

The only thing I can come up with is Voltage Identification Digital... but the description I dug up was pretty vague and had no other references or citations.

Its the amount of voltage the chip was binned for in testing to run Intels reference specs of that chip. So at 266mhz FSB with a 9x multi on the chip it took 1.3250 volts to make it stable at that, its Voltage ID basically for that chip.

Its unproven whether or not it has any relevance to Overclocking or not, but it has some basis of truth.

josh2thad · Oct 9, 2007, 01:58 AM

Well when you say "that cooler" is this a "not so great one" I had read many reviews that it was an excellent cooler. But IMO well actually as a FACT i dont like what im seeing and if it means that it has to be replaced then it will be. I dont see how its such a dud when its HUGE! and 2 120 mm fans? does the heatpipes just not work?

Please suggest me another cooler for this roasting hot B3. Sub `$50

Heres is what i was considering

Freezer 7 PRO
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail

Scythe ninja
Newegg.com - Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail

Zero Therm
Newegg.com - ZEROtherm BTF90 92mm Silent UFO CPU Cooler - Retail

PangingJr · Oct 9, 2007, 02:46 AM

yep i think the same as ChaosMinionX. based on my Core 2 Duo processors B2/L2 if the room temperature is at or a little above 30C , then that Core temps of these processors would be a bit lower than that,
but the Core 2 Quad B3, which has more L2 cache, will be just about right on the Core temp of that processor.

and the CPU cooler unit is not just nearly the best yet for the processor overclocking needs.
try a different fans, MX-2, and see if it will help.

procupine14 · Oct 9, 2007, 11:20 AM

yeah i don't think you are going to really see a huge drop below those temps by switching coolers

**ChaosMinionX** · Oct 9, 2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by josh2thad

Well when you say "that cooler" is this a "not so great one" I had read many reviews that it was an excellent cooler. But IMO well actually as a FACT i dont like what im seeing and if it means that it has to be replaced then it will be. I dont see how its such a dud when its HUGE! and 2 120 mm fans? does the heatpipes just not work?

Please suggest me another cooler for this roasting hot B3. Sub `$50

Heres is what i was considering

Freezer 7 PRO
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail

Scythe ninja
Newegg.com - Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail

Zero Therm
Newegg.com - ZEROtherm BTF90 92mm Silent UFO CPU Cooler - Retail

Not a one of those is going to handle a quadcore OC'd.

Get a Thermalright Ultra-120Extreme, you wont be disappointed.

josh2thad · Oct 13, 2007, 01:50 PM

ok, so what are the "normal" temps for a B3? reason i ask is because im getting the same temps @ 2.4 and overclocked to 3.0ghz

PangingJr · Oct 13, 2007, 02:32 PM

since your overclock is low and you have the CPU core at the stock voltage, try activating these CPU's features in BIOS, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (EIST) and Intel Thermal Monitor 2. and see if this helps drop the CPU's multi, CPU core's voltage and the CPU temp itself to lower levels while the processor is in idle.

josh2thad · Oct 15, 2007, 09:06 AM

Well i think i've found my problem...
I have a 8800 GTS, and its heating up my entire case, i mean you should feel the heat rolling off this thing... and it goes righ up and over the heatsink

I have afan on the site sucking in cool air but im going to reverse it to suck the hot air off that card and see how that goes.

The GPU is idle at like 50C i tunred the fan on it up to 60% constant.

PangingJr · Oct 16, 2007, 02:20 AM

so you just found that out.
well the heat inside the computer case should be the first thing you need to eliminate when you are overclocking the system. don't you think?

josh2thad · Oct 16, 2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PangingJr

so you just found that out.
well the heat inside the computer case should be the first thing you need to eliminate when you are overclocking the system. don't you think?

Well i've not had the GTS in there that long. and with a 200 mm and and 4 120's thats the last thing i was thinking actually.

Lelisevis · Oct 16, 2007, 01:55 PM

I have a Q6600 B3 and a pair of 8800GTS in SLI don't talk to me about heat LMAO. I have the side panel off and aircon in the room and thats with a thermaltake armor.

josh2thad · Oct 17, 2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lelisevis

I have a Q6600 B3 and a pair of 8800GTS in SLI don't talk to me about heat LMAO. I have the side panel off and aircon in the room and thats with a thermaltake armor.

Well i hate to have to remove the such a cool looking stock cooler on a ($300) ( A LOT of $ To me) haha. I cant even imagine SLI? I actually managed to get the temp down to 42Idle @3.2 With a few tweeks but im shooting for the 30's idle 40-low 50's load.

What kind of temps do you get Lelisevis? on your CPU? And GTS's?
hows the Ultima 90 or whatever its called?