I see the light!

[Nemesis999]

11C drop in temps under load, I will take thermal paste application more seriously in the future. I feel shamed.

Other questions/comments...

1) Anyone know how accurate the IS7's temp measurements are?
2) What is reasonable for a 2.4C at stock(for now), with a Zalman 7000A-AlCu HS/F and AS5. (Fan controller is unused, max speed)

 

[mtbaird]

how did you change your thermal paste application?

 

[Nemesis999]

how did you change your thermal paste application?

Less, much less. Turns out I had always used too much paste, thinking that more is... well.. more.

 

[Weedo]

I think I'm doing the same thing. When my Swiftech MCX-462V arrives to replace my Thermalright AX-7, I'm going to do it right. My load temps are in the high 50's C (ambient 76 F) and I don't think it should be that high. I want to see the light too.