2800+ Barton = HoT

Sumpin_Wong · Post by **Sumpin_Wong** » March 15th, 2004, 5:21 am

I built my wife a gaming computer this last Friday, and I'm sorta concerned for it's health.. lol It is currently running 55*c/131*f . Is that normal for a a Barton in the 2800 range?

I bought the retail version 2800+ and used the heatsink a that came with it, and installed a high rpm 60mm on it.
I have 2-80mm fans in the front of the case, drawing air in. 1-80mm fan in the rear blowing out, and the fans on the power supply.

In the next week or two I plan on putting a Swiftech on it.. but is it safe to run in the meanwhile?

It hasn't stalled, beeped or emitted smoke..

Post by **ccb056** » March 15th, 2004, 12:03 pm

Its safe, but just dont oc it

If youre getting a new HS, I'd get a larger, quieter fan, and get Arctic Silver 5, AS5 makes a HUGE difference, just remember to use a THIN layer.

Aggressor Prime · Post by **Aggressor Prime** » March 15th, 2004, 12:06 pm

It matters if it is in a room dense with computers or that is hot.
My computer is in a dense room of computers and runs at 54C. Yet, I am running an overclocked XP 1800 (200MHz X10). If I were you, I would invest in this heatsink.

Sumpin_Wong · Post by **Sumpin_Wong** » March 15th, 2004, 4:57 pm

Currently the room is full of computers. My wifes brother came out for the weekend, so these are 3 puters running.. all side-by-side.

The room temperature is between 70-73*f, which is warmer than it normally is. I did use AS5, just hoping after the break-in period it drops a few degrees.

Thanks for the input fella's

Post by **ccb056** » March 15th, 2004, 10:03 pm

heh, room temp here is usually around 78, wish I was living in canton again

Tebow2000 · Post by **Tebow2000** » March 16th, 2004, 12:15 am

damn... Room temp in here is around 74

Sumpin_Wong · Post by **Sumpin_Wong** » March 18th, 2004, 4:23 pm

Not sure if the Artic Silver 5 finally "set-up" or what the deal is, but now it's running at 43c/109f.

Tebow2000 · Post by **Tebow2000** » March 18th, 2004, 9:43 pm

with a new heatsink or just the thermal paste?

Sumpin_Wong · Post by **Sumpin_Wong** » March 19th, 2004, 2:40 am

Still using the stock HS. I think the Artic silver finally reached maximum effectiveness. I haven't changed anything else, so that leaves me to believe that's the culprit.

Smartweb · Post by **Smartweb** » March 19th, 2004, 2:54 am

If you aren't experiencing problems with that temp, just don't worry about it. Dont oc it though.

Tebow2000 · Post by **Tebow2000** » March 19th, 2004, 3:14 am

wow 12 degrees with just a new thermal paste... Impressive

Aggressor Prime · Post by **Aggressor Prime** » March 19th, 2004, 12:04 pm

We are about out of Artic Silver 3.
I can't wait for when we get the #5.

Tebow2000 · Post by **Tebow2000** » March 19th, 2004, 9:35 pm

its only 5$

Sumpin_Wong · Post by **Sumpin_Wong** » March 20th, 2004, 12:00 am

Artic Silver 5 is definetely worth the money. In the past few years I have used nothing but AS3. AS3 has a thermal conductivity of 200,000, while AS5 has a thermal conductivity of 350,000. And please believe me when I tell ya all.. IT WORKS great!

Tebow2000 · Post by **Tebow2000** » March 20th, 2004, 1:26 am

I might as well switch thermal pastes..