replacing this fubar asus board, or not?

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I've been working on building my friends computer and we got him an Asus P5WD2 and a intel p4 630. When we installed it the cpu was repoting a temp of 80-100c so it wouldnt stay on to even let us adjust anything in the bios. Now we are going to RMA or return the board and RMA the cpu. What im wondering is if we should go with a whole new board or stick with this asus deal? Also is there any other boards people would suggest with similar features and support for this CPU? Sli or not as long is it is around the same price as the P5WD2. Thanks.
 
I'm not sure it's the boards fault. It sounds like a faulty HSF installation.

You don't need the 955 chipset with that CPU. You could go for a cheaper 915p or 925X(e) for less money unless you see dual cores in the future.
 
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