Thanks everyone for trying to help, this one really has me feeling lost. One thing I should have put in the org post, did re-install the Zalman cpu cooler several times.
I did not re-install the O/S but have a new HD and am thinking about it. I've been all over the Abit forums when they are...
Got a great deal on an E8400 stepping E0 at Microcenter, upgraded to the latest BIOS and was off like a heard of turtles; except that supported and works properly apparently mean two different things. I'm getting core0 & core1 temps 40-42C at idle but Processor temps 98C or higher, with Speedfan...
I'm a big guy 6'5" 300, old and broken this chair is the best thing ever 8-12 hours no problem. I bought mine at office depot before seeing this thread. Have no regrets about paying retail, which normally drives me nuts. For the fence sitters it is much more comfortable than the Aeron imho. All...