Temporary Water Ice Cooling

Hello all,

I have a crazy question to ask y'all:

Would it harm my brand new CPU (an Intel Gulftown i7-980) to cool it using just water and water ice just long enough to verify a good mobo POST during an external check while prepping a new build.

I propose to cool the CPU thusly: When I'm ready to apply power to the mobo for the first time (just to check to see if it POST's), I'd like to apply two drops of water to the exposed surface of the mounted CPU. I would then carefully lay a 4" x 4" square of Saran wrap over the water, ensuring that there are no trapped bubbles. I would then apply about six drops of water to the top of the Saran wrap, right over the CPU. I would then add a few small water ice chips to the six drops of liquid water.

I would then apply power to the mobo just long enough to verify a good POST. I would then disconnect all power to the mobo, remove the Saran wrap, dry off the CPU, and, presuming a good POST, install the Intel CPU cooler IAW the pertinent installation instructions.

If you care to know the reasons behind this proposed thrash, please read on....

I bought the mobo (an Asus P6X58D Premium) from an online vendor (not Newegg or Tiger Direct). It was advertised as new. However, when I got the shipment, the item showed lots of evidence of being on "open box" item. Thus, I'm a bit suspicious. I don't want to go through the hassle of mounting the CPU cooling system, just to discover that the mobo needs to be returned.

Thoughts? Suggestions?