mllk12 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi Recently, I just replaced my stock fan with Corsair A70. I am disappointed with the results that I have been getting. Ambient temp - 28-30C Stock CPU settings, I am getting about 48C idle and 70C load (after running prime95 for about 5min) http://images40.fotki.com/v776/photos/4/651174/8987791/stockidlecpu-vi.jpg http://images53.fotki.com/v53/photos/4/651174/8987791/loadstockcpu-vi.jpg I tried to OC to 3.5GHz I get around 55C idle and it reached 99C load and I stopped there. http://images17.fotki.com/v313/photos/4/651174/8987791/CPUtemp-vi.jpg I have reseated the heatsink a couple of times, have tried using the thermal paste that came with the heatsink and also arctic silver 5 but got almost the same reults. I've also tried intalling the heatsink vertically and horizontally. Any advice? http://images40.fotki.com/v775/photos/4/651174/8987791/heatsink0001-vi.jpg http://images56.fotki.com/v773/photos/4/651174/8987791/heatsink0002-vi.jpg http://images112.fotki.com/v600/photos/4/651174/8987791/heatsink0003-vi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laust Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Where is the H70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllk12 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 no mentions of the h70 anywhere in my posy. i was talking about the air cooling, A70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..VeNoM.. Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Could be lack of air mate.. Looking at that your ram I see it could be blocking air flow but since you say you have tried installing it vertically with no difference would lead me to think that it could be poor airflow through the case? Or possible it's not mounted tightly enough. Is there anyone on here that has this cooler and can post stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvee Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 only option i can see would be to set rear fan as intake , set cooler up so it is running rear to front , keep top as exhaust and try that . I would say that it seems more like a seating issue though with those temps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllk12 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have moved most of the cables behind the motherboard (as you see in the pics) and also, front, back and top fans are working so I would think the air flow is working fine. I have removed the fans for the memory since pictures were taken and the results is about the same. Andyvee, I will try your suggestion of changing the the back fan to intake and change the heatsink to blow out air to the top. Thought it could be the seating issues too but I have already tried reseating the heatsink couple of times with the same results. If Andyvee's advice does not improve my temps, I will go back to stock fan and compare the temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvee Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have moved most of the cables behind the motherboard (as you see in the pics) and also, front, back and top fans are working so I would think the air flow is working fine. I have removed the fans for the memory since pictures were taken and the results is about the same. Andyvee, I will try your suggestion of changing the the back fan to intake and change the heatsink to blow out air to the top. Thought it could be the seating issues too but I have already tried reseating the heatsink couple of times with the same results. If Andyvee's advice does not improve my temps, I will go back to stock fan and compare the temps. no change the heatsink so it is blowing air rear to front , ie the same direction as the rear fan will now be :!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkolbo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Could you have too much thermal paste? The paste can prevent proper cooling. It is to fill irregularities, not separate the too surfaces. Should be very thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laust Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 no mentions of the h70 anywhere in my posy. i was talking about the air cooling, A70 Sorry,My bad,getten to old ta see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllk12 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Could you have too much thermal paste? The paste can prevent proper cooling. It is to fill irregularities, not separate the too surfaces. Should be very thin. yes, i have tried different amount of paste and have tried using AS5 as well as the thermal paste that came with the A70. Right now, I am actually using the stock heatsink as I am still getting 50C at idle but it can go up to 85C at 100% load. I have bought some 120mm fans to replace the fans that came with the case to see if it will improve air flow. I will have to try it tomorrow as I have to get ready for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllk12 Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 After adding side fans and upgrading the stock fans with antec, I am getting ~47C @ idle and about 82C @ full load (prime95) running at 3.48Ghz. Should I be content with these results or is the temp still too high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laust Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Your not gonna burn anything up at those temps,But with your ambient temps as high as they are, its not that bad.seems like they should be better with only a 3.48 O.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllk12 Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 After installing TT iCage (without installing any HD) into the 5.25" bay and my ambient temp cooled down to about 25C, I am getting 37-43C at idle and 70-74C at 3.48 OC. http://images112.fotki.com/v589/fileMEL9/a86d4/4/651174/8987791/cpudiag.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender2803 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Any update on this? Would like to know what your temps are after the AS5 has had time to cure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllk12 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Any update on this? Would like to know what your temps are after the AS5 has had time to cure now. Didn't see any noticeable difference in temp after running for 200+ hours with AS5. A noticeable changes in my cpu temp is caused by the ambient temp of the room. As room gets hot, cpu gets hotter. I guess I will OC more during the winter and less during summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender2803 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Didn't see any noticeable difference in temp after running for 200+ hours with AS5. A noticeable changes in my cpu temp is caused by the ambient temp of the room. As room gets hot, cpu gets hotter. I guess I will OC more during the winter and less during summer. Hee! I think winter is a great month for OCing. Just but your system outside and run the cables in through a window. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 um... winter's a season... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender2803 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 um... winter's a season... :) It's late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1C_S1D Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have just received this cooler, but am yet to put together my system as i am waiting for a few parts to be in stock with my supplier. I will be using the i7-950 CPU so wont be a direct comparison but will try and post once i get my rig put together. But agreeing with an earlier post the air flow through your case does not look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkolbo Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 um... winter's a season... :) It is the five days usually at the end of December or mid January. Sometime they are separated by days of 90 degrees. Isn't Orlando Fun! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieX Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I haven't seen any solid reviews on their air coolers yet. It could be just the cooler not performing well. I have the Mega Shadows and love them, if I had a A70 I would do a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender2803 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I haven't seen any solid reviews on their air coolers yet. It could be just the cooler not performing well. I have the Mega Shadows and love them, if I had a A70 I would do a comparison. http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1389/7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieX Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I don't see the Mega Shadows/Megahalems on that chart... But they should roughly be the same as the Venomous X. I think I will be keeping my Mega Shadows for a long time until I decide to go Water Cooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanqi1234 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hi Recently, I just replaced my stock fan with Corsair A70. I am disappointed with the results that I have been getting. I just got the same cooler. It appears that my temperature is even higher than yours. But, Your pictures show that your idle cpu case (surface?) temperature is 37C; on load 59C. Those 48 idle and 70C load appear to be core temperatures. I still wonder what temperature should I expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRI-MIX-DIVER Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb426/TRIMIXDIVER2/h70-23.jpg http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb426/TRIMIXDIVER2/IMG_1490.jpg I would make sure your pump is at full speed , As you can see its running around 1500 rpm , make sure your cpu fan duty cycle is at 100% in the bios the 930 is @3.660 and is kicking around 33.c @ full load on prime 95 its 59.c Iam using 2 excalibur fans i hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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