3.0 Prescott problem with heat!!

[Cinders]

There isn't a whole lot you can do about the heat. The Prescotts were well known for the heat they produced. Don't lap (sand) the processor as it will only run a few degrees cooler and you'll void your warranty. Just accept that your processor is going to run hot.

If you just can't live with such a beast then return it and purchase an older Northwood core P4. I have one and they run at 60-65 F at most.

http://cgi.ebay.com/P4-Pentium-4-3-...ryZ80143QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Computer~freak~]

no one told him to lap the procceseor i sugested lapping the heatsink...

 

[Cinders]

Damn, my illiteracy showing again. Thanks for the correction.

 

[Computer~freak~]

no problem it happens

 

[Slappydotcom]

hmmmm return it, i had 7 days to return for refund ive had it for 4 days, and mailing takes too long so i wont make it in time www.newegg.com for the lose... and hmm a northwood, would that be the 2.8 Pentium 4 ?

 

[Computer~freak~]

slappydotcom , all i can say is presscots are better than northwoods also did u end up laping that heatsink?

 

[Cinders]

Prescotts are marginally better than Northwoods

 

[Computer~freak~]

even by a marginn there still better =P

 

[Slappydotcom]

havent lapped yet also getting a new tower asap with more fans

 

[Computer~freak~]

Just Get A New Heatsink You Dont Need A New Tower!! Geeze Do Wat U Want But Im Just Saying A New Case Wont Solve Ur Problem

 

[tifc8lraz]

As the post above me says, get a new heatsink. My Prescott runs at 165F on load :stickout: !

 

[Slappydotcom]

changed heatsink now runs at 51-55C idle, and runs 65-70C under heavy gaming load... hmmm lapping to maybe drop it a few degrees ?

 

[Computer~freak~]

your welcome for the advice....................what heatsink did you purchase?

 

[Slappydotcom]

unsure of specs, a friend hooked me up, and yea thanks alot, sorry =s was rushed when i typed previous post, but thanks to all that helped.

 

[Computer~freak~]

hmm do you know what company makes the heatsink????