Quote Originally Posted by unclewebb View Post

The best test is to run your CPU underclocked at 1600 MHz and 1.10 volts and compare your reported core temperature to your room temperature near your heatsink with your case open. Your reported core temperature should be 5C or so above your room temperature. Check out the RealTemp docs at TechPowerUp for more info.
does this count for water as well as air cooling???