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Chipset temp reaching as high as 120C+

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jeremy55   03-16-2009 at 07:26:47 AM

I have a K9N2 platinum mobo.Its using a stock circu-pipe heatsink.The temp were normal a few days after i built the pc, around 30C, then recently the temp skyrocketed to 110C, even going higher than 120C.What can be the problem?

Also, I ordered a new heatsink with fan from newegg earlier today, but I want to figure out what the problem is with the current one.

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royalcrown   03-16-2009 at 07:58:48 AM
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Sounds like it is detached from the chip.

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jeremy55   03-16-2009 at 09:41:19 AM
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If so, how do I re-attach it? The sink appears to be fixed into place, and I have no way of safely removing it.If I try to remove it I could damage the mobo.

what should i do?

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jeremy55   03-16-2009 at 09:42:35 AM
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If so, how do I re-attach it? The sink appears to be fixed into place, and I have no way of safely removing it.If I try to remove it I could damage the mobo.

what should i do?

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boulard83   03-16-2009 at 05:31:57 PM
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you speak about the CPU sink ? or NB or SB ?

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zigonneux   03-16-2009 at 05:33:27 PM
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Don't turn on your computer until you fix the problem. You could get irreversible damage to your chipset.

If you don't know how to fix it, go to your prefer store ASAP.

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jeremy55   03-16-2009 at 10:15:45 PM
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the stores charge $150.For that price, I may as well get a new mobo.Or return my current one for a replacement.
Also, I am talking about the NB chipset

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jeremy55   03-17-2009 at 06:05:18 AM
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I decided to send the mobo back to newegg for a replacement.Luckily I had bought it within the last 30 days, and now that Iook at reviews, it seems the k9n2 series has alot of defective ones.

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