Have i Fried my CPU? due to no Thermal Paste???

[leew99]

Alrite guys, me again!

I've managed to get it on but sure how or why it has come one but it has.

I think though it will go back to the way it was when i attempt to restart it - did once or twice before.

Here's the Temp readings - they did go as high as 39c 32c and 37c though.

I'm possibly thinking it may need a Copper shim/Thermal Pad on the GPU instead of Paste - there was a Pad on there originally.

I have checked and double checked the Heatsink/Fan is securely screwed down correctly, seems fine can't tighten the screws anymore.

Thanks for trying to help guys, maybe i can bring it to you Brett, if it aint a simple fix where you based?

 

[13thmonkey]

those temps are low if anything, or being read wrong. but they are certainly nothing to worry about. The core reading is from the chip, so this is definately not a customer reading from the hsf, and indicating a problem.

Your problem lies elsewhere not temps, I would start by looking closely at where the power enters the board if you have intermittent power problems. if the cpu was not seated it wouldn't work.

 

[leew99]

Ok, thanks mate.

Frustrating the hell out of me this is! Got it to work then powers up then pop off it goes

 

[Brett928S2]

Alrite guys, me again!

I've managed to get it on but sure how or why it has come one but it has.

I think though it will go back to the way it was when i attempt to restart it - did once or twice before.

Here's the Temp readings - they did go as high as 39c 32c and 37c though.

http://i41.tinypic.com/wlxcbd.jpg

I'm possibly thinking it may need a Copper shim/Thermal Pad on the GPU instead of Paste - there was a Pad on there originally.

I have checked and double checked the Heatsink/Fan is securely screwed down correctly, seems fine can't tighten the screws anymore.

Thanks for trying to help guys, maybe i can bring it to you Brett, if it aint a simple fix where you based?

Hi

I wont take work from here as it would bias my advice, which is why I dont use my Company name here...

If the temps are ok (seem to be) then as said look at EVERY connection..by LOOK, I mean carefully remove and examine every pin and connector, no matter how good that connector looks, and blow them out with compressed air before you put each connector back on...

All the best Brett

 

[Nandabun]

leew99, Hi. I had to leave a message about some of your posts.. you never ever want to over-tighten screws! That's a fantastic way to crack something, and that's beyond bad.

Other than that - have you gotten a solution to your problem? I know it's been a couple of months since your last post, and I'd like to help out!