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CPU Cooler stopping?

Hogzy · 2008-12-01 19:02:16

I have a core2 quad 6700, have it a year and iov noticed recently my temps are going up to the high 80's low 90's:eek::eek::eek: Opened the case and the cooler has stopped, however if i give it a spin with my finger it starts working and the temps go back down to 35-40... Im extremely worried about this!!! what should i…

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01-12-2008 8:02pm

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Hogzy

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I have a core2 quad 6700, have it a year and iov noticed recently my temps are going up to the high 80's low 90's:eek::eek::eek:

Opened the case and the cooler has stopped, however if i give it a spin with my finger it starts working and the temps go back down to 35-40... Im extremely worried about this!!!

what should i do? Does anyone know of any fixes APART from buying a new cooler?

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#2 01-12-2008 8:05pm
bmcgrath

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Buy a new fan.

Komplett have a wide choice and they're quite cheap.

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#3 01-12-2008 11:50pm
Stephen

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Don't try to fix the fan. It'll probably just die again. A replacement will be dirt cheap.

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#4 01-12-2008 11:51pm
Hogzy

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ordered a new zalman cpu cooler!!!

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