I have a Q9550, C1 stepping. While multiboxing WoW the cores read as follow (while using CPUID, if there is something better or more accurate please let me know): Core0 86c Core1 76c Core2 74c Core3 72c. I'm using the stock HSF that came with the chip. No other components are running hot. I've been wanting to get a new CPU fan but I can't find a decent one that doesn't require taking your mobo off. Anyways, back on topic. I'm assuming that's way to hot. Will I fry my chip if they get much hotter? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.