Quote Originally Posted by Das Capitolin View Post
I forgot to mention that these new tests are performed using using a Intel P4 Northwood 3.0 GHz CPU overclocked to 3.61 GHz (1.648V). To ensure uniform distribution of thermal interface material, we are using Intel socket 478 stock reference coolers which utilize lever arms to compress the unit onto the processor. So far, this is proving to be a very successful configuration. Additionally, we are going to make our entire test results available (hundreds of entries) and screenshots in a package download.
Temp Difference / Product Name / Cure Time
46.65 Arctic Silver 5 200+ Hours
48.06 OCZ Freeze 1 Hour
48.18 Noctua NT-H1 1 Hour
48.45 IC 7 Carat Diamond 4 Hours
48.73 Tuniq TX-2 1 Hour
48.80 AC MX-2 1 Hour
I don't want to sound really stupid but I have used several northwood chips and your telling us your temps were that high with these compounds? I under stand 1.6v is a lot and mades a ton of heat but something don't sound right to me.