[69_Goat]

I would try RMA, they may refuse it, but it's worth a shot.

[thebanik]

Oh!!!, generally there are no physical signs of damage and RMA is pretty easy hence said that damaged CPU is better.....sad, :(

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by DrNip

So the contest hasn't officially started? Well started as submitting results goes. As far as temp program for Phenom II there isn't one. I read +15 but even at that my temps are are only 33 degrees which seems too cool for me. Without the adjustment I am sitting at 18 degrees.

Went ahead and ordered another PSU and 1156 mounting bracket for my TRUE 120 as I have a feeling my i3 will do me better in this. Should be here in a few days.

18 degress dang.

Core temp reads between 30 and 40C idle for me in a poor flow case.

If unlocked... then no, nothing reads it right.

[RomDominance]

OK Contest update.
After much discussion, we have decided to address the "ambient" temp issue.
It doesn't feel fair to penalize anyone for living in a cold environment, although I don't believe that any of our members live in a 50f degree house. goat.
So we have decided that ac blowing directly on your bench rig or radiator (chilled water) is ok TO A POINT. Therefore NO submissions with a temp of lower than 15c on any core will be accepted. No warming up your system before a screenshot. Please do not f' up this contest by trying to gain an unfair advantage. Any of you can win this with good overclocking technique and a little patience. Carry on.

[Chuchnit]

Holy shat that's cold. I'll be lucky to idle in the 40's, hehe.

[DrNip]

Well I dunno what to do as mine shows to be 18 degrees. It is almost 100 degrees here and all I gots is the A/C running. Nothing special going on. Hell the room my PC is in isn't cold at all. Just know I'm not running chilled.

[rickss69]

I have to go to work now...

[MaadDaawg]

BUMMER BUDDY - can you cover it under your homeowners insurance ?

[Chuchnit]

Sorry about the loss buddy. Hell whats the worst they can do? Refuse RMA? Its not like they can take your b-day away.

[Chuchnit]

Wallpaper is up gents. Time to get busy.