i7-950 Stock High Idle Temps

[centralhigh76]

A few months ago I got a new build and I have just notice my Idle temps are running at 45-53*C. I have it all stock for now (3.07Ghz, With Stock cooler) I have reseated my heat sink 3 times and thermal paste isn't the issue. my Voltage is at 0.944 V. If I run Prime 95 in 30 seconds i up to 1008C+ then I quite.

Specs: i7-950

Speed: 3.07GHz
Voltage: 0.944
Cooler: Stock Heatsink w/Fan
Case: Antec 1200 (4 120mm Intake, 1 200mm & 2 120mm Outtake)
Case Temp: 23*C
Room Temp: 20*C
CPU Temp Idle: 45-68*C
CPU Temp Load: 100*C + (Within 30seconds)

I know these temps cannot be standard. I am wanting to OC in the near future and theres no point in spending more money on a better cooler for a lower clock than others.

[Johncro]

When you put the thermal paste back on, how much did you use?

[centralhigh76]

About the size of a grain of rice. I know how to add thermal paste i've used after market coolers before. I know how to reseat a heatsink.

[whatshisname55]

What are the typical idle and load temps for stock 950's with stock coolers?

[centralhigh76]

Idle: 38*-42*C The thing I have problems with is that it gets up to 68*C idle. I ran Real Temp for 3 hours idle and that was the result.

Load: 80*- 100*C Then if I were to get a high load im going past 100*C within 30seconds and I dont want to see how hot after 2 minutes.

[whatshisname55]

Perhaps you simply have a bad CPU, is there a chance to get it replaced?

[centralhigh76]

I got it from newegg so they are normally good about that but I would like to try to avoid it if possible.

[whatshisname55]

Is running Prime95 somehow causing the voltage or clock to change?

[centralhigh76]

I don't think so.. I will check quick.

[centralhigh76]

Ya it is.. this is whats changing

Core Voltage:
Prime95: 1.184
Regular: 0.936

Core Speed:
Prime95: 3199.5 MHz
Regular: 1602.0 MHz

Multiplier:
Prime95: x24
Regular: x12

[whatshisname55]

Try running another CPU intense program like a game or something else you can think of and check how your voltage and clock changes.

[ma21212]

When you put the thermal paste back on, how much did you use?

I thought i7-9xx didnt need thermal paste?

[Raufbold]

I thought I7-9xx didnt need thermal paste?

What made you come to this conclusion? Also changing voltages are normal, since the core voltage gets reduced when the cpu is idle.

[ma21212]

What made you come to this conclusion? Also changing voltages are normal, since the core voltage gets reduced when the cpu is idle.

I have a i7-930, and

Does intel i7-930 have thermal paste or pad - CPUs - CPU-Components
Thermal paste with stock cooler? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/28862 ... rmal-paste

its preapplied on the heatsink

[centralhigh76]

I have a i7-930, and

Does intel i7-930 have thermal paste or pad - CPUs - CPU-Components
Thermal paste with stock cooler? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net
Do I need thermal paste on i7-930? - CPUs - CPU-Components

its preapplied on the heatsink

Yes when your first install the stock heatsink it has pre-applied thermal paste. But if you take it off you NEED to clean of the paste and add new.

[ma21212]

even if you use the same heat sink?

[centralhigh76]

you can use the old paste but its recommended to use new. I used higher grade paste anyways.

[ma21212]

wow I had no idea... thanks for info. also how do you scrape it off? with a credit card?

[whatshisname55]

A credit card or anything else that can scrape really. Make sure you clean up the heatsink base and the CPU with some alcohol afterward to ensure a good seating with the new TIM.

[centralhigh76]

Yup what whatshidname said I like to use 90% isopropyl alcohol.

I decided i'm going to RMA the processor.