Its very difficult even in a lab to keep a level playing ground (I.e equilibrium) for a whole batch of testing.
But how accurate is accurate ?
You may spend so much time testing your test idea that the point is lost ?
As Bill has pointed out, secondary thermal transfers in a CPU do play a part in its cooling. Unless the die can also simulate this, then we are back to square one.
I would really like to see some form of standard, where we at least get some real temp figures from ppl who quote how well a certain component is performing.
I purposely never release any figures(temps) for my products as the only parts of the test that seems to be consistent is the amount of errors I believe I have.
I also use Fluke meters & thermocouples(K type). What I lack is a flow meter
- so how relevant is any testing I do ? Only for R&D IMO.
Still my hat off to you guys, your efforts are valiant. I wish I had the time & resources to be able to do complete methodical tests of components. Can any of what you need be hired btw ? (just a thought, since purchase is highly expensive) .
Hell as a manufacturer I *should* pay for the data you guys generate - since it may help us(us as manufacturers) improve our products, or those that still read threads like this anyway
I certainly look forward to the Method.