Yeah, I know these load temps are on the high side, but as I stated, under real-world scenarios (which really technically are all that matter) such as gaming, photoshop or CPU intensive apps, the core temps never have exceeded mid 70's.
Also, just for the heck of it, I ran RealTemp on my laptop (which is Core2Duo P7550 CPU) and temps quite often exceed 70-80C under normal usage. So I think thees processors are rated to withstand much higher temps than people seem to think.
Also, dropping to 3.8Ghz I dont think will make that much difference, as far as temps go. I've tried that before and ran a torture test and they always soar far past the 70's range.
I really am at a loss now, I've read many threads of people with same processor and cooling (H50) as I and they are able to achieve 60's or 70's max load temps. No matter what I do I cannot seem to get within this range. The second I begin the test it jumps from 39C all the way up to 70C, and each second thereafter it gradually gets warmer and warmer.
What is supposed to happen? It just hits 75C and stays there?? Mine just keeps climbing, as I said, then finally seems to level off around 85C. Im sure if I kept the test on for a longer duration I'd probably be in the high 90's, very close to the max operating temps that Intel themsevles recommend.
So I have no idea what to do at this point.. I have ambient temp around 66F, (not sure what that is C, sorry), push/pull config to aftermarket Cooler Master 80CFM fans, have attempted to remount over a dozen times, applied AS5 fresh each time also. I Also returned one H50 for fear I might have gotten a busted one, but that didnt do anything, still same temps. Then I returned the PROCESSOR, thinking maybe I just got a "hot" runnning processor. But that didn't have any effect, either. So if anyone has any other ideas to help me out they will be well received.
However, I've been running this 4.0Ghz OC @ 1.24v for a few weeks now with steady usage and gameplay, and comp is 100% stable, and temps never exceed mid 70's. In the end, this is the true test of system stability , no?