http://forum.lowyat.net/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:33:56 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/857558 I have a E8400 and idle I get about 50C both cores when SpeedStep kicks in and changes the multiplier to x6. But under load I get about 68C and it goes above 72C which is the thermal specification while running Prime95/Intel Burn Test(Didn&#39;t dare to go higher). Any solution? If I was to reseat the HSF, where to buy Artic Silver 5 or any other TIMs? Deathmax Technical Support Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:19:44 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/845693 I&#39;m just wondering would this rig be good for gaming. My budget is about RM2000 +/- RM200. I&#39;m not planning to overclock a lot. Prices are quoted from Aoneplus&#39;s latest price list.<br /><br />CPU - E8400 <s>or Q6600</s> - RM576<s>/645</s><br />Mobo - GA-EP45-DS3 - RM460<br />RAM - 2xKingston DDR2-800 1GB - RM116<br />HDD - Western Digital 640GB SATA II 16MB Cache - RM246<br />PSU - Corsair VX 550W - RM388<br />GC - Gigabyte HD 4850 512MB - RM585<br />Optical Drive - Asus DRW-2014L1T - RM109<br /><br />EDIT :<br />Decide to change the mobo from P5K Pro to the P5Q Pro.<br /><br />EDIT 2 :<br />Decided to go for the E8400, changed the mobo to GA-EP45-DS3(rev. 1.0) to cut cost. Added in a DVD drive Deathmax Hardware Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:14:52 +0800