Quote Originally Posted by ACE76 View Post
NB and SB temps are very high for stock speeds (both at 50c).
Does anyone know how this can be fixed? I took off the stock TIM and am using AS5 now. I'm assuming the stock mobo heatsink array is not making good contact though.
You have the same set up as me - the only difference is the washer mod. Use plastic washer as pictured by 3oh6 a few pages back or cut up an unused credit or shop store card - place these under the springs on the back of the mother board for additional increased clamping force of the H/S assembly to the chips.

My N/B is around 42 idle but hits 68 under load hence my quest for H2O !!!.