I should't laugh...

paulselhi · 24 Jul 2010 at 20:51

I got this from another forum (edited somewhat)

CPU is reporting IDLE temps at around 50c and Load temps anywhere between 99 - 227c !!

Is it possible that the cooler's base was covered with a transparent, protective layer that you didn't remove?

Precisely that... what a muppet i am! I decided to take the cpu out and use new compound then realised as soon as i lifted the heatsink off the chip.

IKMS · 24 Jul 2010 at 20:53

Harvey616 · 24 Jul 2010 at 21:08

Oh dear....

wilko49 · 25 Jul 2010 at 00:53

how did that not throttle?

madindehead · 25 Jul 2010 at 00:54

Wow...

SeraphX · 25 Jul 2010 at 00:56

227c :O wouldnt the plastic layer have melted at such temps? or whats it made from lol

Slurms · 25 Jul 2010 at 01:00

dead cpu ?

paulselhi · 25 Jul 2010 at 03:57

I don't think i am allowed to post links to other forums but i am sure if you google the quotes you will find the full story

el Kuarlos · 25 Jul 2010 at 10:13

Read the thread...nice guy...rookie error, we all make/made em.

As for having taken a cpu to 227C. Epic! Surely should be entitled to an rma based on he fact it didnt throttle?