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    i5 2500k averaging ~70 degrees C.

    I think that did it. I'll know more after I have it running for a bit, but it seems to be back down around 32-40 degrees C. Thanks!
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    i5 2500k averaging ~70 degrees C.

    It looks like my fan speed is hovering around 1300-1400 RPM. I haven't checked anything out yet, I'm not sure how to check my fluid level, I will look it up and see if that's the issue. I haven't changed anything in terms of my physical setup. I started noticing higher temps because my...
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    i5 2500k averaging ~70 degrees C.

    I have an i5 2500k with a Corsair H80 Liquid Cooler. It's usually great, and my CPU temps are averaging ~40C. Recently, they've been climbing as high as 74C, which has started to cause problems. What are some things I can try to get those temps back down? Thanks!
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    Recommend me a motherboard?

    Ah, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I'd much rather pay the extra money for the peace of mind.
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    Recommend me a motherboard?

    Ok awesome. There's also this MSI board. Any opinions on it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130618
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    Recommend me a motherboard?

    Much appreciated. So are the ones I posted good choices? It's my first build. My dad and I have been building for a while, but this is the first one I'm doing on my own. Are there better alternatives?
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    Recommend me a motherboard?

    Sorry all! The links are fixed. R4in, one of the them is the P8Z68 Deluxe.
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    Recommend me a motherboard?

    I'm currently building a gaming machine. I'm looking for a really good Z68 motherboard. I'll be running an i5 so that's something to keep in mind. My budget is $200. If it's a little over, that's fine. Here's what I'm currently looking at...
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    Emachines not booting up.

    Well what do you guys think then? Should I abandon the cause and just strip the thing for parts or is there a magic trick I can try before resorting to that?
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    Emachines not booting up.

    Okay I'm downloading the user guide right now. It wasn't my choice my mom gave it to me and it's the only desktop I have right now. :/ I'm working on buying parts so that I can build my own but money is an issue at the moment. I'll see what I can do and if I don't get any further I'll post...
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    Emachines not booting up.

    USB Power I think. I don't have the manual anymore. W2888 is the model number.
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    Emachines not booting up.

    I know I know I know...Emachines suck. Or at least that's what I've gathered from around the net. But it's the only desktop option I have right now so help would be much appreciated. I was reinstalling Windows on my machine and the first thing I did was open it up and reset the CMOS using...