Removing HS

dpnaugle · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:43 pm Post subject: Removing HS

Just finished building my first system and I find that my CPU is running a little hot. (Abit IC7-G w/ 2.8C and stock HS and fan.) At 50% its temp is 50-54C.

I installed the stock Intel HSF and used the thermal compound that came was pre-applied. I want to remove the HS, clean up the CPU and HS, apply some AS5 and remount . Hopefully I will lose a few degrees C. I am also mounting a 120mm intake in front to go with the 120mm at the back of the case. .

So I have installed it but never removed it. Is there a trick. There is about 40hrs. on it so far. I’m hoping that it has not cemented itself to the cpu.

Advice and suggestions please. Just to let you know, before a couple of weeks ago I had never see the inside of a computer so I am pretty green at this. Please over explain if you would.

Thanks
Don

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JayDubya · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:48 pm Post subject:

the newer abit p4 motherboards have been known to read temperatures higher than actual. a thermal probe is just about the only way to measure the cpu temp properly. there is no fix so far.

if you still want to use some as5, you can take the heatsink off of the cpu. it may stick a little but i'll come off. you may then procede to clean the heatsink and the top of the cpu with isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) and cue tips. remove all of the debris including the stock thermal pad. when the heatsink and processor are cleaned well, you can apply as5. you should notice a nice little drop in temperature. make sure you follow the as5 directions. many apply too much of the compound and get bad results. if you follow their advice and put a thin layer on (just barely so you can still see the core of the cpu) you should do fine.

hope this helps.
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[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Moved to Computer Cooling.

What is your case temperature right now?
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dpnaugle · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:07 am Post subject:

case is about 25C.

Is there a way to check the various temps of my system other than in the BIOS ?

how do i use abit's hardware doctor.

DN

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ATI AIW 9600 XT; 2x40g WD400JB
Plextor 708A; Samsung SM348; Win XP Pro

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

have you installed it?
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dpnaugle · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:28 am Post subject:

I tried to download it from abits website but I can't find it anywhere. It did not come with my utility disc. It was called "Winbond Hardware Monitor"

Im hoping I dont have to flash my bios to get it. I don't really want to. You know the mantra; If it aint broke don't fix it .

DN

Built 25March04
Antec Sonata 380W TruePower; Abit IC7-G;
Intel 2.8C; Crucial 2x256; Audigy 2;
ATI AIW 9600 XT; 2x40g WD400JB
Plextor 708A; Samsung SM348; Win XP Pro

dpnaugle · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:30 am Post subject: correction

Actually it was Abit EQ 1.10W.

Im sorry to be so dumb. I have never done this stuff before. Im a little lost.
DN

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Intel 2.8C; Crucial 2x256; Audigy 2;
ATI AIW 9600 XT; 2x40g WD400JB
Plextor 708A; Samsung SM348; Win XP Pro

dpnaugle · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:37 am Post subject:

So I only downloaded Abit EQ not the other. I can find the file in a search but it will not open. Might I have Downloaded it incorrectly?

DN

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

It's on your hadware install CD under utilities.

I have the CD right here and it is on it.
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dpnaugle · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:00 am Post subject:

You are the master. I kneel humbled before you and apologize for wasting your time.

DN

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

You didn't waste my time.

This is my job.
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