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Old 02-06-2008, 01:19 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Yes! You always need to clean them! Compressed air is the best way.

60C is high. 88C? Insane (literally). I suggest that:

1) Get new or clean the case fans
2) Clean the CPU fan
3) Get Arctic Silver 5
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