TR120 Extreme vs TR120A

[AriciU]

I currently have the Thermalright 120A, not lapped. My current load temps are around 63C per core @ 3760Mhz @ 1.61v with a closed case. Opened case drops around 2-3deg.

Is it worth it to get the Extreme? Any idea what the load temp difference would be?

Also, any idea how many degrees i'd drop if i lap my current 120A? Will another fan on the heatsink make any difference? (push or pull?)

I would've gone for the Extreme in the first place but they don't have it in stock anywhere in my country and didn't want to order from abroad...

Here's a pic of my current setup btw.

http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10122/normal_IMG_2556.jpg (http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10122/IMG_2556.jpg)

[Simps]

No, you don't need to upgrade.
Your HS is fine.
Maybe you could set it with push-pull and stronger fans.
I have the non-extreme too...

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6231/seap1.jpg

You can check Anandtech's CPU cooler roundup. They have the exteme vs non-extreme, and the difference is 1C.
If you lap it, you will get from 0-5C, depending on how bad your stock surface is.

If I were you, I would lap the TRU120, lap the CPU IHS, apply AS5, and mount it in push-pull with 2 stronger 70+CMF fans (120x38mm for ex).
I believe then, you can expect a 5-10C better temps.

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Simps

[Rob94hawk]

I currently have the Thermalright 120A, not lapped. My current load temps are around 63C per core @ 3760Mhz @ 1.61v with a closed case. Opened case drops around 2-3deg.


63C?? That seems a bit high. I would lap if the heat sink base is too concave. That and use a really good themal compound if your not already.

I'm getting 51-55C @ 3.6Ghz @ 1.5V. TRUE 120 w/ MX-2, case closed, and crappy Antec 900 case fan:

http://i3.tinypic.com/6kz4ktz.jpg

[Simps]

@ Rob94hawk

Is your 8800gt passive cooled?
If so, that is not a good idea. Even though HR-03gt is a good HS, if there is not enough air moving arround through its fins, it will get hot. Also, your HR-03gt is almost touching your PSU, and that will make it even hotter. Move your vidcard to the first PCI-e slot, and mount a good, strong 120mm fan on it.

I get 65C per core on my setup, but that is with a quadcore B3, so we can't compare to his dualcore...

I would say, ~55C is what he should be getting @ his o/ced settings.

BTW, all of my stuff is lapped.

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7871/laplz5.jpg

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Simps

[Demo]

holy fu*k at lapped stuff!!!

[AriciU]

I'm currently using AS5. I will get my behind to some auto store and buy some sandpaper once this 1-1.5meters of snow we have here clears (can't even leave the house :D). What is the best thermal compound i can use for it?

[LennyRhys]

Liquid Pro is the best thermal compound but it is expensive and can be hard to get hold of. Liquid pro is partly responsible for my great load temps. :up:

[AriciU]

Damn! I just read some reviews and there were temp differences of 6-10C in load with the Liquid Pro. I'm so gonna get it if i can find it in my country :) Will also lap the heatsink.

Is this it btw? http://www.coollaboratory.com/en/product_pro.shtml

Thanks mate :)

[Andrew LB]

Those temps are high IMO. I'm running a Q6600 with my TRUE and @ 3.6ghz the highest the 4 cores hit is around 62'c with a very quiet 1700rpm 64cfm NMB-MAT Scythe fan.

[Spyrus]

Very quiet is a 12cm fan at ~1000rpm what ever cfm/brand.
As for the guy here you have too much vcore that is why you are having
such temps.
Keep it at 1.45-1.5 for air drop your overclock a bit and you will be at 50max.