LGA775 isnt a bad mounting mechanism. Not bad at all. I would say its one of the better ones. Why? 4 holes, thats the key. Nice even pressure across the whole cpu. Using a bolt through method, like on waterblocks or high end air coolers, it mounts very easily and makes good contact. The only reason it won't make good contact is either, warped IHS, warped base, or just user error. Thats why i always like to test mount with cheap thermal paste, then apply the AS5 or Ceramique.
@Dilligaf: Your 3.2 runs cooler than his, becuase you have a Northwood. He has a prescott (or so i assume). Plus, you don't know his ambients either. So you can't say that his temps are high. You also have to take into account that he is using all stock. The crappy thermal "paste" and heatsink that Intel uses. I would invest in a Sunbeam Tuniq Tower, or Thermalright Ultra 120. Those right now are the the top air coolers along with the Scythe Infinity, and Thermaltake Big Typhoon.
@Dilligaf: Your 3.2 runs cooler than his, becuase you have a Northwood. He has a prescott (or so i assume). Plus, you don't know his ambients either. So you can't say that his temps are high. You also have to take into account that he is using all stock. The crappy thermal "paste" and heatsink that Intel uses. I would invest in a Sunbeam Tuniq Tower, or Thermalright Ultra 120. Those right now are the the top air coolers along with the Scythe Infinity, and Thermaltake Big Typhoon.