Recent content by msa6

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    Q9650 running really, really hot

    I know, I shouldn't have waited this long to check the temps. As I said, first build (living and learning). Can the HS&F be improperly seated even though all four appear to be down properly? Is it conceivable that it could appear to be on properly, but is off enough to result in temps this...
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    Q9650 running really, really hot

    I built my first system about a year ago with a A9650, and decided recently that it wasn't performing as I thought it should. For the first time, I checked core temps, and they ran as high as 100 celsius at heavier loads...way too high! As noted above, this is my first build, but it seems to...