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Heatsink overheating with all normal troubleshooting checking out.

I am having an overheating problem with my heatsink. After around 30 minutes of running it will over heat and shut the computer down. I have changed the lubricant and is it secured correctly. I thought at first the power supply was overdriving but switched power supplies and still had the same outcome...

Posted to Fans / Cooling (Forum) by hardware on 12-23-2009
presario 5000 heatsink removal

My Compaq Presario 5000 is running at around 85 degrees C and locks up in games. I opened up my computer and was greeted by a heatsink completely filled with dust. I need to know how to remove the heatsink so I can clean it out and replace the stock thermal interface material with some Arctic Silver...

Posted to Other (Forum) by hardware on 10-05-2009
comparative analysis between CoolerMaster Hyper N520 and CoolerMaster V8

i am planning to purchase a heat sink for my Core i7 920 Processor. the possible options include: CoolerMaster Hyper N520 priced at 3000 CoolerMaster V8 priced at 5800 i would like to know which is better, and why. i know there are other better sinks available in the market, but because of availability...

Posted to Fans / Cooling (Forum) by hardware on 08-21-2009
How does the Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe Mobo rate?

I am looking at buying the Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe mobo w/NVIDIA nForce 590SLI chipset. I am new to the "fanless design". Is it true that there is no cooling fan/heatsink on the CPU or just no cooling fan? I was wondering if anyone has this mobo and has had any issues with cooling etc with it...

Posted to Fans / Cooling (Forum) by hardware on 06-26-2009
Problem: Dell 9150 Heatsink Fan

I just bought a Dell Dimension 9150 Case and I've been searching for a 120mm fan that blows onto the heatsink for some reason it didnt come with one. Ive looked all over for this fan and all i get is a normal 120mm fan. The fan that suppose to go in this case has notches on the top that hold the...

Posted to PCs (Forum) by hardware on 06-01-2009
Problem: Intel Pentium IV Standard Heatsink with Gaming Bomb.

Hi, i have a 3.2ghz Pentium iv processor with the standard heatsink inside a gaming bomb http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/chenbro.html case. The standard heatsink is sooo unsuitable and i have very high temps on my processor. I have two questions. One short term problem. 1. I am trying...

Posted to New Users (Forum) by hardware on 06-01-2009
Problem: heatsink/fan what is replacement?

I've got a HP Pavillion A350N the heat sink/fan doesn't fit flush on top of the CPU. The cause is that one of the arms that clamps it down is broke. Can anyone tell me the exact replacement part for this? Do I have to replace the entire unit? Its an intel P4 (i beleive 2.8 ghz) with HT. HP's...

Posted to Other (Forum) by hardware on 05-31-2009
Problem: Are Stock Heatsink Fans For AMD X2 5200+ And AMD X2 6400+ The Same ?

Simply question for those that know the answer. Are the STOCK Fan/Heatsinks for the AMD X2 5200+ and AMD X2 6400+ the same?

Posted to Fans / Cooling (Forum) by hardware on 05-31-2009
Problem: Best Fan Orientation for Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler?

My questions is regarding the ideal fan orientation for the Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler. I'm not sure what the best way to arrange the fans and I have the option two use two with this cooler. I've linked the cooler below so you know what cooling I am talking about below: http://www.heatsinkfactory...

Posted to Fans / Cooling (Forum) by hardware on 05-31-2009
Problem: Dell Dimension 2350 Heatsink Mobo Bracket Failure Report and Replacement Request

I need to repair the heatsink chassis/plastic tie down bracket that attaches to the motherboard of a Dell Dimension 2350. This message is two fold: First, this is the 3rd occurrence of this happening with this exact model of Dell that I've come upon in the past 3 months so I figure there is a mfg...

Posted to PCs (Forum) by hardware on 05-30-2009

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