cpu on fire!

[hdtennistime]

hey everyone i just got a 9950be 2 days ago...
it sits around 55C
i put arctic silver 5 on it n i think it says to wait a few days
for it to do its thing but
my case is an matx
n i have a 4870 running in there aswell..
but the 4870 sits around 40-43C
does anyone know of a heatsink that would fit on my cpu that i could also
squeeze into my case (X-QPack2)...im thinking about cutting some of
the supports to fit SOMETHING or ANYTHING that will cool the cpu down
in there (just dont know what yet)...
im kinda limited to something smaller than 120mm, ill show you some pics of what i mean...
hope these arent too confusing

 

[bullzi]

This is gonna sound dumb, but it works. Reverse the 120MM in the back so its actually sucking in cold air. I had that exact same CPU cooler with a 6000X2 in a similar case and it ran super hot. Once I reversed that rear 120MM my temps literally dropped 10-15C.

 

[scooter]

..Those picture kick ass...

I love the commentary on the pink fan..

 

[hdtennistime]

yeah i was thinking about flipping the 120 but then i would only have an 80mm fan as exhaust...not sure if thats safe or not...
my goal is to get a better heatsink but im still trying to find one that will fit in my case...
i was looking at the thermal take du orb (i think its called that) and it will be a very tight squeeze
but i still need a solution to a better heatsink...

oh... n thanx for the pic comment