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Darker · July 9th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Are you supposed to look at the CPU temp or the core temps?

I was using both the EVGA monotiroing software and RealTemp. I was going by the CPU monitor in the EVGA monitor though. The core temps are listed closer to 50 idle... The GPU in Real temp is listed as around 40-50C I think, I'll have to retest that.

Is there anything around the house I can use to get the thermal paste of the chip, or do I need to order/store buy some professional cleaner?

what is H@P? (typo: meant F@H)

Is the way I have the fan set up on the Dark Knight correct? (Blowing through the heat sink towards the exhaust)

I'm using Dynex thermal paste from best buy. I've heard Arctic is better, but I've also heard that only makes a 1-3C difference which dosen't seem to be my problem.

Re seating is going to be a pain but oh well... (Can't screw in heater without removing fan. Can't remove fan without sliding out power supply...)

July 9th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Darker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	Are you supposed to look at the CPU temp or the core temps? I was using both the EVGA monotiroing software and RealTemp. I was going by the CPU monitor in the EVGA monitor though. The core temps are listed closer to 50 idle... The GPU in Real temp is listed as around 40-50C I think, I'll have to retest that. Is there anything around the house I can use to get the thermal paste of the chip, or do I need to order/store buy some professional cleaner? what is H@P? (typo: meant F@H) Is the way I have the fan set up on the Dark Knight correct? (Blowing through the heat sink towards the exhaust) I'm using Dynex thermal paste from best buy. I've heard Arctic is better, but I've also heard that only makes a 1-3C difference which dosen't seem to be my problem. Re seating is going to be a pain but oh well... (Can't screw in heater without removing fan. Can't remove fan without sliding out power supply...) Last edited by Darker : July 9th, 2009 at 04:14 PM.