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BTGBullseye

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  1. Well... It appears that I need only make 1100 posts more than Alyxx from now to regain the top poster spot on the forum. Lets discuss the ramifications shall we. (muahahaAHAHAH!)

  2. If the heatsink touched the paste and then pulled off, it could've either moved the paste, or created air bubbles... Either of those can significantly reduce cooling performance. It is also entirely possible that the air cooler just isn't enough to keep the CPU temps down in the green.

     

    What CPU are you using? Here's a generic list of good coolers that should work for most chipsets...

     

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008008%204814%20600036012%208000&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=30

  3. Standard water cooling is a pain, but there are plenty of ready-to-go kits that are no more difficult to use or install than a standard air cooler.

     

    Your problem though is most likely the thermal paste. Try cleaning it off and applying some fresh compound. (most compounds dry out after 3-6 months and need replacing, try Prolimatech PK-1 or PK-3 for one that won't dry out)

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