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by Chris_tudball on July 31st, 2009

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My cpu keeps on over heating then shuts down. Its running at 100c, and my fan at 2500rpm. But when i look for a new fan, the fans seem to all run at that RPM. But i did notice that there is no Thermal "gunk" under the heatsink, could that be the problem?

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  • by Slipshod Wombat and Co. on July 31st, 2009

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    I am no computer wiz, but yes, i believe so.

    I think I was thought (this may be wrong) that that "gunk" helps proper air circulation and cooling.

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  • by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on July 31st, 2009

    8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009

    Definitely!!!

    That thermal compound *really* helps transfer the heat from the CPU to the heat sink.

    Without a small dab of Arctic Silver or similar, that heat sink just isn't going to do much of anything. It's kind of like a car radiator without any liquid in it.

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