Yeah I know that the AS5 I have between the cpu and cooler needs to cure to get the best results. I would not say my cpu is cool, 45 at idle and hitting 70 at load (I think this is way more than it should be...). That is at 3.0GHz and 1.344 vcore. I have thought about it too that what if the cpu's hs got lowered and there's not enough pressure between the cpu and the boxed cooler?