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Computer problem I just can't figure out.... (SOLVED!)

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Ginsu Victim:
I've cleared the BIOS, applied OCZ Silver Thermal Paste, and I've got a box fan blowing into the open side at full blast. It ain't doin' jack for me. :lol

Prime95 is currently running.....

Ginsu Victim:
I just installed PC Probe II, which came bundled with my mobo, and the 69° I mentioned above turns out to be my CPU(!), not my video card! Now I'm trying to figure out how to keep this sumbitch from running so hot. Guess I need to shell out for a better heatsink and fan. This is a socket AM2, and I looked at xoxide.com, but thought maybe some of you might have suggestions on a cooling solution. Anyone? (Please, no water cooling)

protokatie:
Well, you could always take all of the food out of your fridge, move the beer to the crisper, and cut a hole large enough in the side for the cables to poke through... Ive heard of people building small server racks inside fridges (much cheaper than ACing a room), so it might work for you. On a plus note, after your wife kicks you out and divorces you for doing this, she will prolly let you take the fridge with the hole in the side with you!

ps I would recommend putting an open container full of uncooked rice in the fridge and swapping that out every few days (soaks up any moisture that may condense in the fridge and hurt the computer)

ChadTower:

It's running that hot with the case open and a large fan on it?

Ginsu Victim:
Well, not that hot with the case open and fan on it. About 55°-60° tops in that situation.

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