Recent content by owlowlowl

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    Need help optimizing CPU air flow

    I'm hesitant to remount it again. Last time I managed to put some pretty deep gouges in the top of the chip. It's mostly cosmetic, but some of the metal is now pushed up and probably prevents the heatsink from resting flat. If I do it again I'll have to file that down. Come to think of it...
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    Need help optimizing CPU air flow

    Thanks for the input. I was unable to mount it 90 degrees, but I reoriented it so that the fan blows into the heatsink from the bottom. To my surprise, my load temps are now 1-2 C higher than they were before :(. I did change my application of thermal paste according to the findings here (used...
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    Need help optimizing CPU air flow

    Hi all, I recently put together a new machine. I found that the stock CPU cooler was much too loud for my taste, so I upgraded to a Xigmatek Dark Knight (w/ Arctic Silver 5). To my surprise, my load temps didn't decrease at all from the stock cooler. I'm wondering if anyone can lend their...