Originally posted by j2k
Hello there,

My initial reaction was that 50 degrees is hot too. I'll take a look at Arctic Silver III. Thanks.

As for fans - the system already has 5 fans, so therefore I have come to the conclusion that:

1) Either the CPU is faulty and running way too hot

or

2) The fans aren't working efficiently.

Cheers
It has to be the heat sink and fan for the CPU. Usually case fans will just dive the temp down a few C. Not sure if the AMD's come with a thermal pad like the Intel processors but if the connection is not right you will find temperatures like you are describing. Ive seen your problem happen before I think if you scrape off the thermal pad and get some ASIII and apply it correctly you should be gtg. Good luck.

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