I'm finally getting around to beginning the process of overclocking my new e8500-based rig. Today I started getting baseline readings on temp and such so I know where I'm starting off, and I noticed that core 0 runs up to 10 degrees C hotter than core 1 under load from Intel Burn Test (HWMonitor is being used to monitor temps). The temps are usually identical at idle.
Is a difference in temp this large normal, or should I reseat and/or lap my HS/CPU? I'm considering reseating and doing the washer mod first, but if I have to lap, I would start by doing my TRUE first because I don't really want to void the warranty on my chip unless the IHS is the culprit here.
Is a difference in temp this large normal, or should I reseat and/or lap my HS/CPU? I'm considering reseating and doing the washer mod first, but if I have to lap, I would start by doing my TRUE first because I don't really want to void the warranty on my chip unless the IHS is the culprit here.