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Old 06-30-2009, 09:42 PM   #15 (permalink)
computernoob1
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OP my cores used to be even on temp, but now theres a 4c difference between the cores at idle. It levels out to the same when its under a load though. This was only after I OC'd though
I've never overclocked so that can't be it :S
I remember vaguely someone mentioning that it is possible I didn't apply the thermal paste evenly on the CPU, but I don't have any thermal paste handy so I can't see if this is true.

EDIT: Turns out it was you lol
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Your temp difference is a bit odd man. You should really make sure you wipe it all of and reapply evenly when you get a new heatsink. Mine will be no more then 2c off from the other core.
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