Real Temp - New temp program for Intel Core processors

[WoodButcher]

Yes I am using a Thermalright LGA775 Bolt-Thru-Kit. The chip and sink looks flat. Is there a method to test the flastness? I use a razor blade to apply thermal paste evenly. I did it 3 times now and with a new Artic thermal paste too.
A straightedge held perpendicular against the surface, w/ a light source behind

Im running Prime and the temperature is now around 60 C.
It was 51 C at idle. My current room temperature is 26 C.

60c is not unusual for air at load, what did the stock cooler give you? as to the idle temps maybe bad sensors, I don't know, 9deg c difference between idle and load is watercooling not air. If your chip throttles w/ stock cooling send it back, (don't mention the blow-dryer aimed at your heatsink!) if that does not fly RMA the board. As I said, from reading your thread at SPCR you tried all the right things, You have an internal hardware problem. RMA!

Is this the worst (highest) temperature (51 C) stuck for E8400 so far?

I don't know, in reality your idle temps are irrelevant, the sensors are there to prevent overheating to protect your chip.

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