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    *HELP*New here witha couple of questions???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Popapi, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. Popapi

    Popapi Notebook Enthusiast

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    How's it going guys just want to know if there's any way I can check the cpu temp of my HP/Compaq nc6320 I'll be installing a t2600(2.16 Ghz)cpu and want to know how can I check the temp before an after the installation, next question would be what's the best way to apply the thermal paste on the new cpu I'll be using the Arctic Silver 5 I think I may have a handle on appling via AS5 website instructions but just want to know would anyone have any advice before I get started...... Thanks in advance OlePapi...
     
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    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    kozzney!!!!!!! DUDE you don't know how much I appreciate that info. thank you SO much!!!!!!!
     
    Popapi, Jun 22, 2007
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    This should also do the trick...
    http://www.thecoolest.zerobrains.com/CoreTemp/

    As for as the thermal paste, the AS5 instructions are pretty good. Just make sure you clean the surfaces before applying the paste and dont apply too much of it.
     
    miner, Jun 22, 2007
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    WOW!!!! 64 I want to thank you as well for that info to...Guys I'm just starting the whole notebook thing so please bare with me on the questions I may ask thanks again Gentleman!!!!!
     
    Popapi, Jun 22, 2007
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    Miner that's the one I just downloaded from the info. kozzney gave me thank you to for chiming in to help me!!!
     
    Popapi, Jun 22, 2007
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    Ok miner gotcha!!!! Thanks again!!!
     
    Popapi, Jun 22, 2007
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