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cpu heat problem i think!

Started by stevep215 , Dec 28 2007 11:05 PM

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stevep215
Posted 28 December 2007 - 11:05 PM

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ok let me try to explain this... i just got done building a new computer... computer turns on fine but after about 2 min a red cpu led on the motherbord comes on.. so i was taking it as the cpu is overheating.. took of the heatsink and was looking at it and the bottom does not even have any thermal paste on it so i am thinking its not even touching the cpu... did i get the wrong heat sink for my chip???

intel core 2 quad = (cpu)

this is link to heat sink
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835887002
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james_8970
Posted 28 December 2007 - 11:21 PM

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Yup your right, you need to install some thermal paste. Without it, your CPU will overheat.
I suggest MX-2 thermal paste.
James
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