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    Q9550 Running Hot?

    Any recommendations? If possible, I'd like to avoid pulling out the motherboard to put a back plate in there.
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    Q9550 Running Hot?

    Thanks for the responses. I've added two 120mm Antec TriCool BB fans to the front and middle positions, made sure they are blowing air into the case. Front is set to Medium, Middle set to High. Both rear and top exhaust set to Low. I'm getting the same temperatures at idle and peak (in same...
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    Q9550 Running Hot?

    Not sure if this belongs here or in the processor forum, but here goes... In summary, I just recently purchased an Intel Q9550 to replace an E6750 on my aging LGA775 system (see specs below in this message). In 75F room temperatures, it runs idle about 45C (BIOS) and 79C peak (during an...