i just dont get it, i am not too experienced with building computers yet i have built both AMD and Intel systems, i have had no problems whatsoever with heat with either processor brand especially the thunderbirds as most heat sinks ive seen come with compound on the base of it and a simple strip which attaches perfectly and drags heat away instantly, personally ive heard of more heat problems with intel chips from my friends than of AMD overheats, which is quite significant considering that over 80% of my mates use AMD chips