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Yikes... my computer seems to be having problems powering on when vertical... I'll check my connections but I don't see how that could be related.

Arg... My new system initially had a cpu heat problem (probably incorrectly mounted heatsink). I just replaced it and temps are waay down, but another problem cropped up. Essentially what happens is that one application I am running freezes. It can be explorer (vista) but sometimes it isn't...

Yikes... well I switched computers. Hopefully no permanent damage is done... And the fans are definitely spinning so I don't think that's the issue. I guess I can get the alcohol from the local drug store. If I get the paste online I can get a better cooler as well (currently stock). But if...

To remount the heatsink I need new thermal paste right? Can anyone link to good instructions for cleaning and remounting? I think I might have gotten some skin-oil on the underside of the heatsink... Is there any way I can determine that this is causing my problems before I try it? Thanks!

This is my first build attempt and the performance is pretty bad. The specs are good (q6600, 8800gts512, msi p6n sli platinum, 2x1gig g.skill ram, 750 watt pc power and cooling silencer psu, vista ultimate (it was free)). Significant slowdowns even outside of gaming. HL2 engine games (the only...