OK... brief update... gotta monitor now so can 3DMark BUT...

Tried running 3DMark, and locks before it even starts CAR LOW DETAIL... tried disabling all WPCREDIT settings, but no difference in temperature & 3DM still won't run. Reset to factory defaults, 133 bus, standard cas 2.5, STILL won't run.

Tried VIA 4in1437-42 and no difference (altho with 41's made it thru low detail then it locked on load screen for car high)

Tried Detonator 40.41 & 30.82... still same.

Any clues!? Figuring it's a dodgy win installation so will retry tomorrow after a wipe and reinstall...