CPU heating!

[Chuck Swiger]

On Feb 17, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Mario Lobo wrote:
> Phenom II 955 w/ stock cooler
> With the side of the computer case off.
[ ...vs... ]
> Phenom II 955 w/ a ZALMAN CNPS 10x PERFORMA cooler
> With the side of the computer case ON.

Um, so you obviously aren't comparing similar circumstances.  Most computer cases are designed with front-to-back airflow (ie, intake fans in the front, exhaust fans and the PSU in the back) and cool more effectively with the case on....

Regards,
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-Chuck