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Brians256 · 09-13-2006, 09:56 PM

Ben, he said he's only got three through holes from one side to the other. This is not a xjinn style block.

This block probably won't do well, ibmkg. Your surface area isn't enough to transfer heat quickly. However, it may be "good enough".

The modern CPUs have throttling so that they slow down if marginally cooled and shut off completely if they get really hot. Don't worry. Unless you heat them up quickly, you should get a quick ballpark estimate of how good it is.

Test the temperature with the BIOS setup screen while the CPU is really idle. If it isn't a decent temperature, you'll know that you need to redesign. Very simple. If it is a good temperature, start your OS and run a CPU load to see the high temperature.

Short term tests show how good the block is. Long-term tests show how good the radiator is.

09-13-2006, 09:56 PM	#12
Brians256 Pro/Staff Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,439	Re: Kinda Newbie Ben, he said he's only got three through holes from one side to the other. This is not a xjinn style block. This block probably won't do well, ibmkg. Your surface area isn't enough to transfer heat quickly. However, it may be "good enough". The modern CPUs have throttling so that they slow down if marginally cooled and shut off completely if they get really hot. Don't worry. Unless you heat them up quickly, you should get a quick ballpark estimate of how good it is. Test the temperature with the BIOS setup screen while the CPU is really idle. If it isn't a decent temperature, you'll know that you need to redesign. Very simple. If it is a good temperature, start your OS and run a CPU load to see the high temperature. Short term tests show how good the block is. Long-term tests show how good the radiator is.