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After looking at the instructions for the second time, I now think I may have not used enough paste. My blobs look like their 3.5mm example. This time i'll make sure it is 5mm. Hopefully I see results. Otherwise I will just pour beer on it and hope for the best.
 
lol hi cmc.

I just tried a larger 5mm blob. Temps are almost or as good as they were

Before - 34c idle 48c load

After - 34-35c idle(34 takes a while) 48c load

For load I run 3d mark vantage full suite

I think part of my problem is the extreme awkwardness associated with installing a Corsair H50 cooler. I may be getting air bubbles because I have to let up pressure on the heatsink sometimes when trying to get all four of the stubborn screws into their sockets.

cmc have any tips for installing? I always have to open up my whole case to apply pressure to the backplate since it has no screws holding it until the heatsink is installed.
 
Darsh , soulds like you need an extra pair of hands to get a good seat. Know anyone with steady dex? ^^ Im going to be trying my best to talk a friend into helping me seat mine. Bribe him with beer!
 
Ive installed mine on the fly with my case upright and the panel behind the motherboard still on. I unscrew the 4 screws until I think they are close to barely in, then I twist the H50 until it unlocks.

You dont want the screws unseated in install. Least not for me, you want them still started into the backplate. Then pull the ring away from the motherboard and twist your H50 under all the locking tabs. Then press the ring down to engage the tabs.

Then just like you would a vehicle's wheel, turn each screw 1-2 turns in a criss cross fashion:

1 4
3 2

1 turn on screw 1, then 1 turn on screw 2, 1 turn screw 3, 1 turn screw 4. Rinse repeat. Until you feel that it is snug.

Thats how I do it. Good luck, if you need help call me.
 
Wow I didn't realize that... I have been taking the screws completely out every time I remove the H50! What an dumb@#$ I am. lol

I do have an extra xbox 360 that still works... Any way to monitor it's temps without buying tools? Probably outa luck there...
 



I started a project earlier this year( got dropped due to work load but am now starting it back up) doing some contact/pressure testing specifically on water blocks as some models were not trending well and I only had a few samples.

How would you like to get a snapshot picture of your mount?

 


I do not know exactly what you mean. Do I need to take a picture of the cooler mounted to the motherboard or just the mounting hardware with the cooler removed?
 
I will participate. I will send you a pm with my address(again, to make it easier). I highly embrace businesses that support and improve upon their product.
 
I am looking at doing a build with an ASUS Crosshair IV 890FX motherboard. There have been reports(ALOT) of the northbridge heatsink not being flush with the chipset. When I receive the motherboard I will be removing the heatsink to verify the standoffs are of the proper height. Is IC DIamond 24 safe to use on North and Southbridge?
 
I will post the results tomorrow but I can say this right away:
It ***!ng did wonders. Temperatures got lower by at least 4*C. I had a little scare at the begging because the fan was alternating really fast between 2000RPM to 5000RPM but all is fine now. Coming back tomorrow with photos.
 


I sell allot to the game station repair guys.

No temp measurement other than they monitor fan speed and if the fans run slower they figure it works.

You can google it and find some stuff on the playstation and xbox forums
 
Finally I have results! Sorry about the delay - my PSU crapped out just after I got the IC Diamond in the mail.

First off, my procesor is a Core i7-920. Loads were achieved using Prime95.

I ran tests on two heatsinks, at two clock speeds so there are 4 sets of results below.

Test 1: Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme, at 2787 Mhz clock speed.

Pre-IC7
Compound: "The Chill Factor" - the thermal paste that came with the ThermalRight heat shink.
Abient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 29
Load Temp: 47

IC7
Ambient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 28
Load Temp: 42

Test 2: Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme, at 3833 Mhz clock speed.

Pre-IC7
Compound: "The Chill Factor" - the paste that came with the ThermalRight heat shink.
Abient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 32
Load Temp: 60

IC7
Ambient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 30
Load Temp: 51 - this is an impressive 9 degree drop.

Test 3: Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus, at 2787 Mhz clock speed.

Pre-IC7
Compound: "The Chill Factor" - the paste that came with the ThermalRight heat shink.
Abient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 30
Load Temp: 49

IC7
Ambient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 28
Load Temp: 45

Test 4: Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus, at 3833 Mhz clock speed.

Pre-IC7
Compound: "The Chill Factor" - the paste that came with the ThermalRight heat shink.
Abient Temp: 26 degrees (note one degree warmer from all other results)
Idle Temp: 33
Load Temp: 63

IC7
Ambient Temp: 25 degrees
Idle Temp: 30
Load Temp: 57

Conclusion: Consistent temperature drops were experienced accross all tests. IC Diamond shows larger gains at higher temperatures. I expect to get better overclocks, after I replace the Cooler Master with the ThermalRight.

Relative to abrasion following three successive heatsink installs: no noticible loss of clarity in the lettering stamped on the CPU. The paper towel used to wipe the paste off was defininetly tarnished with metal from the chip.

Thank you for the opportunity to participate.
 
==IC Diamong Thermal Compound Results==
Monitoring Software: HWMonitor Pro
Values:Current Temperature, Minimum Temperature, Maximum Temperature.
================================
*Test 1
*CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition, 3.2GHz, Stock Cooler and Thermal paste.

I)Idle Temperatures:
1beforeidle.jpg

========================================================
II)Full Load Temperatures:
2beforefullload.jpg

****
*Test 2
*CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition, 3.2GHz, Stock Cooler, IC Diamond Thermal paste.

I)Idle Temperatures:
2afteridle.jpg

========================================================
II)Full Load Temperatures:
2afterfullload.jpg

****
Conclusion: The IC Diamond Thermal Compound reduced the temperatures by 2-4 degrees Celsius.
Note: On the seconds test, second picture the minimum temperatures were higher than in the fist test because HWMonitor was closed and opened right when the prime95 test started.
 

Nice. I haven't seen any company doing testing like this... kudos to you guys.
 
Well I just did another load test after I noticed that my temps had dropped to 32c idle... I think my ambient temps are inconsistent, but I have never seen temps these low at 3.8ghz.

before - 34c idle 48c load

after IC Diamond - 32c idle 47c load

3D Mark Vantage

So now I am seeing a 1-2c drop under my initial test with OCZ Freeze. 4 hours later the temps are still at a very solid 32c idle. When I change rooms(different house) I will be getting better ventilation and maybe see lower temps. Right now I am in a 10x12 room that is always hot... If I close the door I suffocate.
 
Yeah it beat my Hyper 212+ by about 4c and it was over twice the price... I think i'll just use a hyper 212 on my future builds. Corsair isn't crap! My ram works good and their power supplies are awesome. lol
 
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