I built my first system approx. 1 month ago, and after reading countless forums, I have noticed that my temps are higher than most, especially core #3. I have called Intel's tech support, and they said that they do not recognize ANY hardware monitoring programs EXCEPT what your bios reads. Which is only the cpu temp. They also said that I need not worry about core temps, only what the cpu temp is as a whole. My temps are as follows at idle.

IDLE:
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums [...] .jpg(CPUID Hardward Monitor)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums [...] /Temps.jpg (REALTEMP 2.6)

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http://i287.photobucket.com/albums [...] allfft.jpg

My room is normally at a temperature of around mid 70's right now. Hotter during the day. Here is a link to pic of my case and the arrows illustrate the airflow.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums [...] irflow.jpg

My heatsink is the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 , with a 120mm Scthye fan on it.

I ran prime95 for 16 hours straight and didn't have 1 failure. I would like to OC higher but at 3.6 I failed 2 tests. But then again it's the first time I have ever done anything like this. I have heard that quads sometimes have internal sensors that get suck, which if that's true how come of the four, I still see #3(the highest one) moving and not stuck on any 1 temp.? I have reseated my heasink 3 times, and cleaned it thoroughly each time. I am using the bolt on kit from Xigmatek, and I have it tightened down until it stops. I am just not sure what to do from here. Not worry about it? Everybody who see's these temps says JESUS that is High Temps. So it makes me worry especially being a noob at this. So I am calling all hands on this, that are willing to help me that is. I need some opinions. I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.

heat sink is installed wrong or the compound is wrong or the readings are wrong

at 1.2v at max at 3.2 you should see 55c max

this is normal 3.6ghz - it says lower its just the only screen shot i have handy
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/ [...] hgpost.jpg

this is an actual messed up system where the voltage is supper high due to a number of issues - but the temps still are in the 60c at full load and even thought this only ran 1 min they stayed under 70c

dude - i just posted to 5 people who really ask really dumb questions with out doing the minimal amout of research - AT LEAST THIS IS AN INTELLIGENT THREAD!

do this post, your system specs (mobo etc) and post settings. your temps are high and i do not use that program - it could be wrong. use core temp and repost.


the 1283 rocks read my post (again non stop shelf promotion by of myself, i apologies in advance!):

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] tic-forgot

Will do, I will take pics of my bios and repost in a few minutes. Thanks for the reply.

Hey how do I insert pics into my post without, having to provide a link?

So like from your links above:

Heh... I need to go to werk... bbl

System Specs:
Silverstone TJ-09 Case(All Aluminum)
EVGA 780i Mobo
(4gb) Mushkin pc-8500 ram
Intel Q9450 @ 3.2
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 Cooler(sychte 120mm fan attached)
(4) Scythe case fans 3 exhaust 1 intake, all 120mm
Using Artic Silver 5

Here are pics of my bios, if they tell you anything else.



[img]http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/bryan240g/IMG_1687.jpg[/img

Thanks I got it now. Hope these pics help make sense of my issue, I am really sweatin it.

At 3.2GHz on my Q9450, I have never seen my temp over 15C above ambient (I've never even seen it break 40C with fans on low). I have a similar air-flow in my case, too.

The temps in bios are quite high, for those voltages/clocks, I think. Try setting it back to stock clocks/volts and try the same tests. See if the temps drop down to something reasonable.

Well I forgot to mention that earlier, you see at sock setting, with my stock cooler on I had the EXACT same temps before I added the Xigmatek cooler, right then i knew something was wrong. Like I also said I have reseated it 3 times, cleaning it in between. I swear that the exhaust air coming from my case, is almost cool. Not in the least bit even warm, feels like a nice cool breeze. And it's 70+ degrees in my room right now.

Core Temp does not play nice with the Q9450, Real Temp does.

That said, RMA right now, one of your cores is off. The Intel sheet specifies core diffs, I recall a 5c diff ok, anymore, and time to send back.

Ht and PCIe need to be disabled as well...............

Ok, I will take that into consideration, I just need to hear that from a few others and that is exactly what I will do. Anybody know how long it takes to RMA a cpu from Intel?

Anybody seen this old article? Now it's got me nervous that i may get denied a new cpu.

http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php? [...] 2&Itemid=1

I would rma to the company you got it from.

I bought it at Fry's and unfortunately, they have a 15 day return policy on Cpu's and I am over 30 days. I think Intel is my only shot. But to be honest before I go that route. I do not disagree with Granite3, but I would just like to be reassured by others that my cpu is f**ked., before i send it off and be without for god knows how many weeks.

bump

Fry's FTL. Bump?!?! LOL. this isn't the runescape forums buddy.

I know sorry, but I am getting angry and jst want people to see my thread. Fry's FTL????

for the lose = ftl
for the win = ftw