Quote Originally Posted by spoolindsm127 View Post
When I do test I sure will post

My ambient is around 23c. When my fans are all set to 60% duty ICH/IOH temps are 43c/46c respectively. With fans at full speed temps drop to 38c/40c.

Yes I did use TIM when mounting the "fan sink". I put a small drop where the IOH chip would be located underneath. It's not exactly in the 'center' of that fan sink area.

I use Shin-Etsu X23-7783D, best TIM IMO. Thicker than some others so actually performs better if you use slightly more than recommended 'minimal' amount.
Good to know, I'll be playing around when I get back home and have my full setup back together.

Quote Originally Posted by deachus View Post
You will have an easier time passing 4500Mhz LinX if you turn Hyper Threading off in BIOS, its very hard with it on. Also, you need to set "maxmem" in LinX to ensure full stability.
All or nothing! lol.

How does 4.2 HT on compare to 4.5 HT off?