rossfstan Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 i bought a new fan and heatsink today due to my pc temp running at 72'C, ive fitted this new heatsink and temp stays at 72'C the heatsink itself aint that hot can anyone pass on some info, i think it may be on the wrong way round but all ive done is copy the instalation of the last heatsink which came fitted when i bought the pc. please help i really dont wanna be forking out for a new rig if this one bursts into flames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinal Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 did you use a thermal grease when you put he new hsf on? how many case fans do you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newb_ocer Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 I just got a new hsf Volcano +7 put on thermal grease and the temp aint much better o.O 47-50 idle non over clocked no didnt put to much thermal grease Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkos Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 sounds like the heatsink isn't seated properly.....what type of attachment does it have? 3 or 1 prong?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newb_ocer Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 me or ross? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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