Windows 7 Evaluating CPU Cooler Performance: Rising Temps and Potential Issues

[03hdfatboy]

What CPU cooler are you using and what are your temps?
I'm using a Vigor gaming 92mm Monsoon II and I've been happy with it for over a year but here lately my temps have been above "my" normal.
I've checked my fan speed and all that, so I'm kinda wondering if it might be going bad. I know how that sounds but mine is a Thermal Electric so it's not just a heatsink and fan combo.
Idle 38*
Heavy Load 3DMark06 during 1st CPU test 59*

When I first got it my temps:
Idle 29*
Heavy Load 3DMark06 during 1st CPU test 42*

 

[kemical]

I use a Scythe Samurai which whilst not an extreme cooler, it does the job very well.
Temps range from 28c idle to 52c max load using prime95.

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Here's what the beast looks like...

 

[03hdfatboy]

Here is what I have in mind to replace it...
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[03hdfatboy]

I'm also considering this one but it is x2 the price

 

[kemical]

Both look decent coolers. have you tried checking reviews?

 

[lorenkjr1]

Well pick one and I will go buy the same, that we can have twice the fun, right? Actually my core's have come down quite a bit lately. But, since I have the money handy I might as well get this project finished.

 

[03hdfatboy]

I read the reviews on them both and decided on the freezer pro 7. It's reviews were just as good at half the price. Plus I have the older version on Frank-n-Stine

 

[lorenkjr1]

I on my HP a6300f which is a 775 socket right? Thanks. Oh I need anything else?

 

[03hdfatboy]

I on my HP a6300f which is a 775 socket right?

Yes I went to HP's site and this is what I found...
Pentium E2180 (C) 2.0 GHz

• 800 MHz front side bus
• Socket 775

 

[lorenkjr1]

Thats the one. Do I need any grease or anything like that? And will order shortly.

 

[03hdfatboy]

Here is the link where I got it.
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Some people choose to use a different paste than what already comes on it, and I've done the same in the past, but I figure whatever come on it should be sufficient or the MFG wouldn't use it, they know more about this stuff then I do.

 

[lorenkjr1]

Already done and I hope there's a big difference.

 

[03hdfatboy]

Got mine in to today..now I gotta burn in my Arctic Silver Ceramique
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It's a lot smaller than my old one.

 

[03hdfatboy]

I got Everest stressing my CPU and the temp has been fairly steady at 53*c
I'm thinking about letting it run all night to see if it will go down after it gets burned in good.

 

[lorenkjr1]

Well no matter what I can't be happier. The temp's stay nice and steady all day and all night. No more shall we say mood swings here. Since I trust your judgement in these matters, let me know if you get more goodies!!!!!