CPU overheating after installing new SSD

[Jimmy5150]

I installed a new SSD as my primary drive (OS & big apps) and now my CPU is overheating and causing my PC to crash. As high as 105 C. It usually stays between 40-50 C when I'm just on the internet or whatnot, but if I try to run a game or video/music editing software, it gets really hot fast.

 

[damric]

What model CPU? Did you accidently unplug your CPU fan while tinkering in there?

 

[gumbykid]

Did you bump the heatsink while installing the SSD? Ensure that it's properly secured.

 

[Jimmy5150]

What model CPU? Did you accidently unplug your CPU fan while tinkering in there?

Fan is running normally. It is an AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz.

 

[Jimmy5150]

Did you bump the heatsink while installing the SSD? Ensure that it's properly secured.

Heatsink on the motherboard near the CPU? If it's that one, it seems secure.

 

[damric]

You probably bumped the heatsink as stated above. Just tighten it back down. If it is the stock cooler, make sure it is latched properly to the motherboard. Also make sure that the retention screws on the motherboard frame where the cooler latches are tight.

 

[damric]

Also run through this to make sure:

 

[gumbykid]

No, the CPU heatsink itself.