IOH Temp x58 Pro-e Confusion

Hi,
I've read most of the threads on this topic, but my IOH temp is at 115 C where most others are at 70C. I'm not even overclocking or anything. I contacted tech support and they said it runs hot but the temp is fine. I don't really buy that. I asked if I return it for another would I see the same temp and they said yes. Mine seems newer as it has screws rather than spring loaded clips to hold the heatsink. Two questions:
1. The Intel spec is 100 C and mine is much above it. Doesn't that mean something else is wrong?
2. Would reseating the heatsink with AS5 really help get this to a managable range?
Any advice would be appreciated!
i7 920
2 geforce 8800gts
2 segate 500 gig hd
6 gb Partrio ddr3

Welcome to the forum drmtesta
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I've read most of the threads on this topic
Yes, many a topic has been written. I would refer you though to this one. https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php/topic,129339.0.html
Please also refer to all the links inside that topic.
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Would reseating the heatsink with AS5 really help get this to a managable range?
Most seem to have had some success to a lesser or greater extent. Some even resorted to fitting after market heat sinks. The question remains, does that void the guarantee?
If that temp of yours is real, then I would most certainly be worried as well. If the Intel spec states 100, then that is 15% beyond. I don't know what that will do to your component lifetime.
Basically you have two options, swop the board with the retailer or take the technical route and try and fix it yourself based on the expertise and feedback from the forum feedback.
May I ask you how good your airflow is through the case. Part of the heat build up could be the lack of proper airflow. Secondly what CPU cooler are you using? If its the standard Intel, then I can only recommend an aftermarket cooler with better thermal conductivity and heat extraction. The i7 combo does run hotter than previous Intel platforms and extra cooling has to be a consideration.
What do your other temperatures reflect, i.e. CPU, Cores, MB etc for comparative purposes.

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    I am wondering that does evey motherboard from msi x58 has the IOH temp?

    should i say ...not anymore after what i have done on my friends x58 board and on my old msi eclpise board
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    and
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    For those that wish to take further steps to reduce their IOH temps, these existing threads have a 'lot' of useful information on how to, what with, & where it can be found.
    References; (note Reply #38 by mighty in Scotslad's thread) Scotslad https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=124752.0
                     evr999 https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=126885.0
                     Dankirk2 https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=129339.0
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    - No issue on Bigger aftermarket CPU cooler
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    Quote from: Dankirk2 on 03-August-09, 12:04:05
    I wish mine were that low...  I just built a machine with the X58 Pro-E, all stock, no overclock.  Mine idled at around 80c.  I removed the heatsinks, scraped off the pink gummy stuff they used, put on new thermal paste, and reattached using two red fiber washers at each screw to increase the heatsink pressure on the chips.  It now idles at around 66c.  It is much better, but still not near the 50c that you're seeing.  I wonder why?  My case is an Antec Nine Hundred Two, with great airflow.  I also moved my video card down a slot so the cips weren't covered.
    Can someone else using the X58Pro-E board post their IOH temps as I want to change out my X58 Pro board before summer arrives.
    I am not prepared to attempt to remove the heat sink and if other people are still getting 80c IOH temps, which is what I am getting and it is winter here at the moment, then it will be a waste of time me paying to have my board replaced.

  • My 1st MSI i7 x58 pro experience and issues

    I got a MSI X58 Pro + i7 920 D0 + Corsair 1600-CL8 RAM (non dominator) + Win7 Ultimate/Linux. I could never run it at 1600. It was quite flaky. Then I bought some cheaper 1333-CL7 ram from ocz. Has given me less pains. Its stable at stock. I have a antec solo case with an antec earthwatts 500W. BIOS version is 7.3. Have a nvidia low end card.
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    * However, I cant still raise BCLK to 155+ ... get blue screens in Win7. I disabled spread spectrum.
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    Compare that with a bunch of builds with UD4P from G. IOH at 47C and I can just set the BCLK at 166 and forget it ... everything runs without a snag .... and all of them behave the same way. I used 1333-CL9 RAM on those no issues at all. Am wondering whats wrong with this board (or the model in general). Is this a less stable board from MSI, compared to the other models.
    What am I doing wrong?

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    * IOH temps are 58C on idle!!!
    Your IOH temp is fine. https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=129940.0 Are you using the stock CPU cooler or aftermarket?
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    * However, I cant still raise BCLK to 155+ ... get blue screens in Win7.
    What are the error codes?
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    * Computer doesnt go to sleep in Win 7.
    Recommend first, update bios to version 8.6 using the forum's USB Flash Tool. Contact MSI Tech. Support if this doesn't resolve the sleep issue.

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    first of all hi 
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