:lol:
Srsly.
I’ll probably give that a try tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestions.
And it gets more interesting.
I pull the case, and swap HDs. I notice that the CPU fan (~3 month old Intel unit that came with the CPU) is acting like a retard on ridilin. It sort of moves, but never spins up.
I try loading with the new HD and get the same issue. On a fresh HD.
Can it be that the mobo is sensing that the fan is not working properly, and shutting everything down?
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And it gets more interesting.
I pull the case, and swap HDs. I notice that the CPU fan (~3 month old Intel unit that came with the CPU) is acting like a retard on ridilin. It sort of moves, but never spins up.
I try loading with the new HD and get the same issue. On a fresh HD.
Can it be that the mobo is sensing that the fan is not working properly, and shutting everything down?
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Go into the BIOS and check the thermal shutdown tolerances. Usually you can change when the system shuts down. I would venture to guess that you have identified the problem. A good test would be to open up the case, have a fan blow directly into the case and see if you can get it to boot. If so, you know what the problem is. Regardless, get that heatsink/fan replaced.
Yea, I’m going out of town this week, so I’ll order a new (not crapola) fan/heatsink from Newegg and put it on next weekend.
How do I clean off thermal grease? I’ve never “rep[laced” a heatsink, only installed new ones.
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Yea, I’m going out of town this week, so I’ll order a new (not crapola) fan/heatsink from Newegg and put it on next weekend.
How do I clean off thermal grease? I’ve never “rep[laced” a heatsink, only installed new ones.
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Use some rubbing alcohol with a paper towel until it’s clean.