Should I remove and replace my cpu heatsink?

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kandah

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When I installed my scythe infinity heatsink I had some problems getting it right, so I placed it, picked it up and placed it back down again perharps 10 times.

Did I mess up the AS5? Should I remove the sink, clean of the plate, stick a new blob of AS5 and place it once and be done with it?

Im getting 53-54C on both cores on 100% load right now and im not really happy with that.
 
whats your CPU? Honestly, 53-54 max load isnt bad. If you're running an OC'ed Core2 or whatnot your temps are normal. What are your idle temps?
 
I was running the stock Intel cooler on a C2D 6300 and getting 62 at max load with 420 bus overclock.

I put on my old Big Typhoon, lapped the cooler and CPU, and now I get 50 at max load.

The 120mm fan on the cooler is nearly silent as well.
 
I just replaced it and moved the location of the fan for better airflow (I thought), and now im getting 54-56C. Balls. This case sucks.
 
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