Re: Sudden reboots with Firefox and Flash
Stan Hoeppner put forth on 4/20/2010 9:39 PM:
> Nick Douma put forth on 4/20/2010 5:01 PM:
>> Looks like I'll have to look for a new CPU cooler...
>
> Or you could just properly seat the current factory HSF. You likely
> buggered up the pre-applied thermal paste film when you attached the stock
> HSF, or you possibly didn't get the HSF installed squarely atop the CPU.
>
> If this is a "BOX" i7 CPU the HSF should be more than enough for medium over
> clocking. If the Intel tool is telling you there are thermal problems when
> running at stock frequency, then there's definitely a problem with your
> thermal interface between the CPU heat spreader and the HSF.
>
> Buy some AS5. Thoroughly clean the existing thermal paste from the HSF and
> CPU. Apply a thin film of AS5 per the instructions, and properly set the
> HSF onto the CPU heat spreader. This should solve any CPU thermal issues.
Forgot to ask. What case is this system installed in? Link please?
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Stan
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