Help with CPU thermal probev

The Large Moose · 02-26-2005, 05:25 PM

Ok guys, I have a thermaltake V2000 case which as a temperature and fan speed control. It has a thermal diode/probe thing, and I was wondering, where I should put it on the CPU, and everything, like if it will affect temperature at all. Anything that has to do with a CPU temperature thing, cons or pros, please post here. Thanks.

Bobo · 02-26-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Large Moose

It has a thermal diode/probe thing, and I was wondering, where I should put it on the CPU,

Where else would you put it?

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Originally Posted by Moose

and everything, like if it will affect temperature at all.

Huh? No, the probe should not affect heat transfer, if that's what you mean

The Large Moose · 02-28-2005, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobo

Where else would you put it?

As in where on the CPU, I have heard some say in the very corner, or am I mistaken? I didn't know if it was to be placed in the middle, or on the side or whatever.

Yeti · 02-28-2005, 04:33 AM

I wouldn't put it anywhere where its going to directly contact the CPU. Most CPU thermal sensors I've seen have been meant to be attached to the underside of the HSF very close, but not touching, the CPU. As I see it, why mess up the thermal contact, you an accurate onboard temp sensor already.

j0hn00 · 02-28-2005, 05:08 AM

Place it in a corner on the bottom of your heatsink. Because of the heat spreader, you don't have to worry about it accidentally touching the core.

**Praetor** · 02-28-2005, 04:41 PM

Or you can even connect it to the video card (which is usually easier) ... the reason i suggest this is because for many people, when their CPU temps rise they are usually playing a game or something ... which causes their GPU temps to rise as well

The Large Moose · 03-02-2005, 01:33 AM

About the post on the onboard temp. I know about that, its just my system has a 5.25 bay used for it, and I don't want it to just sit there looking pretty.

Praetor: I have the X850, it has taken SO long to get it, I am not going to even DARE take of the cooling system. :]

So I should put it on the very corner of the HSF? I have water cooling....So should I put it on the very corner of the water block?

**Praetor** · 03-02-2005, 01:44 AM

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am not going to even DARE take of the cooling system. :]

Who said anything about off? You can pop it on the video cards heatsink (which generally is easier to adjust/access than the CPU as its usually easier to pop the vid card than the HSF)

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So I should put it on the very corner of the HSF? I have water cooling....So should I put it on the very corner of the water block?

This changes a lot

Whats the WC on? CPU, GPU, NB?

The Large Moose · 03-05-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Praetor

This changes a lot

Whats the WC on? CPU, GPU, NB?

The water block is on the cpu only for now, but I doubt I will get one for the mobo. If I put it on the corner of that, would that do fine? I might have to get a waterblock for the GPU though, because I hear X850's run hot.

**Praetor** · 03-07-2005, 06:35 AM

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because I hear X850's run hot.

They do have a thermal diode AFAIK so you can always check for yerself instead of relying on heresay

But since you dont have watercooling on the GPU then why not attatch the case temp lead there?

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The Large Moose Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 27	Help with CPU thermal probev Ok guys, I have a thermaltake V2000 case which as a temperature and fan speed control. It has a thermal diode/probe thing, and I was wondering, where I should put it on the CPU, and everything, like if it will affect temperature at all. Anything that has to do with a CPU temperature thing, cons or pros, please post here. Thanks. __________________ XBL (Xbox Live) Gamertag: The Lost Llama CASE: Thermaltake A6000 Super Tower Silver/Red w/ 7 fans MOBO: DFI LANParty UT 915P-T12 CPU: Intel 3.4 550 LGA CPU RAM: GeIL Golden Dragon Dual Channel PC 3200 DDR RAM (512 x2); possibly GeIL DDR2 Ultra RAM (512x2) HDD: Maxtor 250GB 8MB 7200rpm DRIVES: 52x24x52 CD+-RW Burner; DVD-ROM w/ Basic CD-ROM PSU: Ultra X-Connect 500W 4 Green LED Fans VIDEO CARD: ASUS X850 XT 256MB YaY :)

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The Large Moose Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 27	About the post on the onboard temp. I know about that, its just my system has a 5.25 bay used for it, and I don't want it to just sit there looking pretty. Praetor: I have the X850, it has taken SO long to get it, I am not going to even DARE take of the cooling system. :] So I should put it on the very corner of the HSF? I have water cooling....So should I put it on the very corner of the water block? __________________ XBL (Xbox Live) Gamertag: The Lost Llama CASE: Thermaltake A6000 Super Tower Silver/Red w/ 7 fans MOBO: DFI LANParty UT 915P-T12 CPU: Intel 3.4 550 LGA CPU RAM: GeIL Golden Dragon Dual Channel PC 3200 DDR RAM (512 x2); possibly GeIL DDR2 Ultra RAM (512x2) HDD: Maxtor 250GB 8MB 7200rpm DRIVES: 52x24x52 CD+-RW Burner; DVD-ROM w/ Basic CD-ROM PSU: Ultra X-Connect 500W 4 Green LED Fans VIDEO CARD: ASUS X850 XT 256MB YaY :)

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02-28-2005, 04:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Yeti VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,300	I wouldn't put it anywhere where its going to directly contact the CPU. Most CPU thermal sensors I've seen have been meant to be attached to the underside of the HSF very close, but not touching, the CPU. As I see it, why mess up the thermal contact, you an accurate onboard temp sensor already.

02-28-2005, 05:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
j0hn00 Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 324	Place it in a corner on the bottom of your heatsink. Because of the heat spreader, you don't have to worry about it accidentally touching the core.