The Zalman should be fine. Since you are living in California you might want to consider improving your airflow / room temperature as well.
JakeeTm
Jun 20 2008, 08:45
you would be supprised how much cleaning your heasink u have (like the dust) and repasting it down with thermal paste that may do the trick
shift.
Jun 20 2008, 09:10
Just so you know (JakeeTm) thermal paste is supposed to be exactly that, thermal interface material, not a glue to hold down your heatsink/fan.
JakeeTm
Jun 20 2008, 12:43
shift i know lol i just used the word repaste freely im sure he knows what i was reccomending
shift.
Jun 20 2008, 12:47
Haha okay. It kind of worries me when some users use terms such as "slap on some thermal paste" or "glue your HSF down with some thermal compound".
JakeeTm
Jun 20 2008, 12:58
im sorry i put it that way i just know that reseting it can help even heat distribution if i said that correctly and cleaning it with a can if air or a vaccum would help
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