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CPU consistently overheating, idle temps around 66 C

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2 minutes ago, ghettomonk said:

 

With my AM3+ board, its the only way I could mount it is directly upwards.

I have no idea. 

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4 minutes ago, ghettomonk said:

With my AM3+ board, its the only way I could mount it is directly upwards.

Huh. Have you made sure that every screw is fully tightened?

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1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Huh. Have you made sure that every screw is fully tightened?

Yep, just checked that after the last overheat

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Just now, ghettomonk said:

Yep, just checked that after the last overheat

The screws for the motherboard retention bracket as well?

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2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

The screws for the motherboard retention bracket as well?

yeah, there is no way they couldn't be

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Just now, ghettomonk said:

yeah, there is no way they couldn't be

They can definitely be loosened. It helps to double check. 

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10 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

They can definitely be loosened. It helps to double check. 

alright, I'll check

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