After installing a new cpu windows keeps freezing

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I installed a new cpu and when I turned it on it froze in the windows screen. It just keeps doing it but at different times like sometimes I can get into the desktop and use the comp for a few minutes before it freezes windows does recognize the cpu because when I got onto the desktop I decided to run dxdiag and it said I had my new cpu (Core 2 Duo 2.4 e6600) so I'm really confused. Help.

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Did you attach the COOLING FAN & HEATSINK properly with adequate thermal paste to the CPU? Check immediately!

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Reply to ujaansona

Yes I did. I actually can go for a while on safe mode. I've been watching temps and the most I've seen it go is 30c so that's not it.

Reply to Fearitzfizz

Did you check your bios? And did you check to see if there was an update for it?

Reply to zolton33

I dont know how

Reply to Fearitzfizz

When you start up your pc you notice it says push this to enter bios? do that.

Reply to zolton33

Yeah but it doesnt give the option to update it just tells me the bios version

Reply to Fearitzfizz

what was the old cpu name and model witch is the new one name and model also the same for the motherboard

Reply to scout_03

yes it was

Reply to Fearitzfizz

adding this all connector been fix back on the motherboard

Message edited by scout_03 on 02-02-2012 at 04:37:57 AM

Reply to scout_03

A freezing computer is often caused by faulty memory, You should try a memory test program such as memtest86. When you replace a processor you should always clear the CMOS memory.

Message edited by pjmelect on 02-02-2012 at 04:41:29 AM

Reply to pjmelect

I just said screw it and i put in the old cpu and bam its working so i guess im gonna return the cpu.. i bought it used and it said it worked but i guess it didnt or it had a problem

Reply to Fearitzfizz

before you send it back just check if your bios was up to date to use it and maker of board cpu list

Reply to scout_03

my bios is up to date and the cpu was compatible with the mobo.. in fact in dxdiag the computer recognized it. so its not that it doesnt work with my motherboard it must be the cpu

Reply to Fearitzfizz