Quote Originally Posted by Tech Niques View Post
First post here. So I'll say hi and hit the ground running

So I have a question. How *hot* is too hot for a q6600 just for future reference? I have a q6600 G0 L804A768 but this puppy just loves volts.

I have it clocked to 3.3 with a vid of 1.425 but real temp shows the first two processors at 64-66C and the other two at 58-60C on full load with Prime.

Is this normal and I ask because I feel like the first two cores should be sitting at least 60-62C.

I'm thinking about reseating the heatsink. If that doesn't work I'll go with buying a tube of shin-etsu and another Xigmatek fan. I may also lap the processor but what do you guys think about lapping the Xigmatek .
Your temps are fine. I get 68,67,65,65 with Xigmatek RS stock fan, with prime 95 small ftt ambient 22 C. I have run upto 84c on the hottest core for several minutes under stress testing without apparent harm. would recommend 70C or less under max stress for 24/7 use