Direct-die WCing! Cheap and easy.

[fallwind]

Well, the much anticipated results are in and unfortunately, they are not good. I'll let the SS's speak for themselves.

First, a pic of the install:



First boot into windows, everything at stock. Idle temps:



Loaded with P95 small FFT:



I'm not sure what I did wrong with my design. Another member has posted great success with his direct-die setup. I guess at this point I should just be happy the chip isn't dead. I think I'll just rip the IHS back off and run my Fusion on the bare die. Thanks for all the support and comments guys! Sorry to disappoint.