"Thom Use Thermal Paste In Your P4 840EE Test !!!"
The thermal pads that Intel supply are single use. If you move the fan around then you need to apply a new pad or use liquid thermal paste instead. I have a good thought that you move the fan and disturb the pad, causing higher than normal temps.
On my P4 I used white thermal paste and got a 10c difference in temperature. It's the better way to go. Also the thermal pads in time dry out and break up easy.
Also you may need the latest Intel drivers from the Intel site, if using the Intel mobo chipset.
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&ProductID=2070&DwnldID=7524&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows* XP Professional&lang=eng
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The thermal pads that Intel supply are single use. If you move the fan around then you need to apply a new pad or use liquid thermal paste instead. I have a good thought that you move the fan and disturb the pad, causing higher than normal temps.
On my P4 I used white thermal paste and got a 10c difference in temperature. It's the better way to go. Also the thermal pads in time dry out and break up easy.
Also you may need the latest Intel drivers from the Intel site, if using the Intel mobo chipset.
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&ProductID=2070&DwnldID=7524&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows* XP Professional&lang=eng
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