heatsink troubles

[mikee]

so that would put my temp at about 75c then or does it actually cool alot more than that?

this is what I ordered
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3329346&CatId=503

 

[Teny]

is should cool your CPU a lot more if the thermal compound can transfer the heat better than what you have now.
It might be your HSF problem too if the thermal compound doesnt fix it.

 

[mikee]

well the compound didnt cost much so im not out alot if it is the heatsink. I have one from an old p4 that is the exact same that I can use. The shipping on that stuff actually cost more than the thermal compound itself

 

[Computer Head]

Well even if it is the heatsink, it's handy to have the thermal compound hanging around anyway.

 

[mikee]

Thanks guys!! the problems all fixed after applying some new thermal paste the temps back down to 33c. It was a long haul though waiting for tigerdirect to deliver it because of the weekend. Now I can get back to playing Farcry 2 which I am now addicted to lol.