Q9550
 

Pros: If it worked I would have a pro for everyone, but alas it doesn't.

Cons: I think the stock fan broke or something, contacting newegg about it today since the computer wouldn't even get to bios the first 5 times i tried to load an operating system. Finally got to bios and the cpu was running at 111C. The heatsink has contact with the cpu but I took it off any remounted it, after if shut off again I didn't want to risk absolutely destroying my cpu. The stock heatsink came with thermal compound and its clearly not doing what its supposed to.

Other Thoughts: I'm pretty sure a new heatsink and fan would solve the problem but I want to make sure that the cpu isn't destoryed from the non-working stock heatsink and fan.

Pros: Works great, easy to install

Cons: The retail heatsink seems to bend my mb more than I would prefer but everything still works.

Pros: Overclocking dream! Smooth - use to transcode movies primarily, kids love it for the gaming aspect. Has cut my time converting/transcoding movies & video files tremendously. This processor is a multi tasking dream. Glad I invested a few extra dollars on this processor - it was well worth it, you won't be disappointed!

Cons: Factory Heatsink

Other Thoughts: Listen to the advice on these reviews and invest in an aftermarket heatsink. I'm using the TRUE 120 Black Edition. Tossed the factory heatsink as soon as I took it out of the box - it's a joke

Now what is the heatsink?????
since ill be getting this CPU .

"Heatsink" or "berrad" as we say in Arabic

It is an aluminum part that covers the CPU used for power dissipation

http://zgeek-electronics.today.com/f...k-sk158-1a.jpg
http://www.llamma.com/xbox/ShoppingC...s/heatsink.jpg

your Case will keep you alert of any overheating, and since you are not overclocking, you don't need to worry. (remember that you have warranty).