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So my motherboard started overheating after installing a new cpu cooler.
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Can i replace the motherboard heatsink anyhow or replace the thermal paste?
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Should i just get a new motherboard or can i fix it somehow?
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Those temperature stats are not that accurate, but at gaming-load the max it should reach is around 45C. I would look into buying another motherboard if you are worried

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That is an incorrect reading... Your motherboard doesn't run that hot.

Unless when you touch it, you get burns n shit.
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I really doubt it's getting close to that hot,

To test crack a egg on it and if it's really that hot enjoy fried egg
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Probably a mobo sensor issue - its a mis read anyhow.

They dont actually use paste either, they use pads.

Either way, you dont need to change out your mobo.
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