The Computer Megathread

[steve5451]

Wat.
My processor is practically glued onto my heatsink. I can't get it off. I've never used such sticky thermal paste.
I mean, I guess that's good that they never separated since it was 10 bucks for two or three processors worth of thermal paste.
But it will not come off, It's so weird. It literally pulled the CPU right out of the socket when I was trying to separate them, which kind of concerns me.

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[aludane]

Wat.
My processor is practically glued onto my heatsink. I can't get it off. I've never used such sticky thermal paste.
I mean, I guess that's good that they never separated since it was 10 bucks for two or three processors worth of thermal paste.
But it will not come off, It's so weird. It literally pulled the CPU right out of the socket when I was trying to separate them, which kind of concerns me.

From what you're saying is that the thermal paste has pretty much dried out. This causes it to stick like concrete to the heatsink. It's good you're taking it off / refreshing the thermal paste layer.

I don't know how you would separate the processor from the heatsink if it were to get stuck though.

[steve5451]

From what you're saying is that the thermal paste has pretty much dried out. This causes it to stick like concrete to the heatsink. It's good you're taking it off / refreshing the thermal paste layer.

I don't know how you would separate the processor from the heatsink if it were to get stuck though.

But...I've had it on for 3 days. I guess it's just high quality thermal paste that is supposed to stick?
I won't bother separating it unless I have to, which I probably will have to when I install the processor assuming I get my mobo replaced.

[aludane]

But...I've had it on for 3 days. I guess it's just high quality thermal paste that is supposed to stick?
I won't bother separating it unless I have to, which I probably will have to when I install the processor assuming I get my mobo replaced.

I'd wait for Ethan to respond.

I haven't built a lot of computers to understand which method is the best way to remove thermal paste.

If I were you I'd research the thermal paste's brand and look up any instructions on its specific removal since there are different types of thermal paste that require different steps.

[KoopaScooper]

Were you gaming or doing anything that would make the processor generate a temperature higher than 55°C? (gaming, software 3D, rendering videos, etc.)

[Nickelob Ultra]

Were you gaming or doing anything that would make the processor generate a temperature higher than 55°C? (gaming, software 3D, rendering videos, etc.)

55C is hardly stressing it.  It's hot, but it's hardly a problem.  Most CPUs do hit around 60C anyway unless they have great cooling.

[KoopaScooper]

55C is hardly stressing it.  It's hot, but it's hardly a problem.  Most CPUs do hit around 60C anyway unless they have great cooling.

Alright then, that's seriously the max my CPU ever reaches.

[steve5451]

Were you gaming or doing anything that would make the processor generate a temperature higher than 55°C? (gaming, software 3D, rendering videos, etc.)

I was playing Skyrim in pretty long gaming sessions but my temp never really did exceed 50c. This shouldn't be a problem.
But I shut it down before I went to bed and it worked just fine. I don't think it's my CPU. I will assume it's my motherboard and return it.
But I guess I can pop it in my old motherboard, plug it in, and see if it posts tonight. I'll try that in a bit.

[steve5451]

Okay, so I pulled out my old motherboard and an old Athlon II X2 that I kept lying around and just threw a ram stick, my gpu, and the processor. I didn't even worry about the heatsink, I just needed it to be on long enough to see something on my monitor. Took 3 seconds.
So now I know my GPU is fine. Just the Mobo sending it at full fan speed.

Now I'm going to throw this spare processor on my new mobo to find out if it's the processor (please god no) that might be causing the problems. Wish me luck. :o

It was my new motherboard as I had expected. I'm going to have to return it. :o

[Ethan]

Here it is
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
That reminds me, I need to send in that rebate.

What's it for? I forget. There's so much going on both in my life and in this thread that I can't remember, sorry.

psst i'm gonna update my sister's computer too
here are the specs, is it safe to use the earlier used link you gave me?

As above. What link?
I can't remember.

[mawty]

is this good graphix card :-)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

[Ethan]

Wat.
My processor is practically glued onto my heatsink. I can't get it off. I've never used such sticky thermal paste.
I mean, I guess that's good that they never separated since it was 10 bucks for two or three processors worth of thermal paste.
But it will not come off, It's so weird. It literally pulled the CPU right out of the socket when I was trying to separate them, which kind of concerns me.

To separate them, you can keep the CPU in the socket and twist gently, or if you feel that may break something, you can heat up the heatsink with something so the heat transfers to the heat paste and melts it.

[Messes]

Give me the best processor I can get for around $140

My AMD Phenom XII x4 3.5ghz processor came broken with a missing pin so I will be getting a new one.

[Captain Crazy]

What's with all the horror stories of computer parts? I hear of (above) busted pins, more DOAs for power supplies on the net than positive reviews, things not fitting in cases and parts catastrophically going out in a blaze of glory. I also hear about having to review a chart the size of a Farmer's Almanac to make sure if your ATI (random numbers) is compatable with your (random hieroglyphics) motherboard and (bizzare alien grunt utterance) power supply and whibble like that.

Maybe I should slink on back to console territory. I don't want my computer to start hissing and popping and firing cogs out the USB port if I happen to get a RAM stick that was accidentally made with C4 instead of gold for the circuits.

Also everything is hella expensive but I'm nearing the age of being able to sell my soul to Burger King so no biggie.

[Nickelob Ultra]

is this good graphix card :-)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

Pretty good.