EMERGENCY!

[Steven Vollom]

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> You sound intelligent enough to know _not_ to cause damage, that's
> better than 99% of the people out there! You can order Arctic Silver 5
> thermal compound on ebay with delivery for under $10 USD. That is the
> best thermal paste out there and I find that it can reduce non-load
> temps by 3-5 degrees. Make sure that you use _as_little_as_possible_.
> I spread mine on with a razor blade.
>   
I will do that, however, the help is coming fast and furious on this 
forum and my problem seems to occupy a lot of time.  I will try to get a 
ride to get some, and order online too.  It is hard to waste the money 
of having a double supply, but I have to work quick to not waste this 
forum's assistance.
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> Well, you are trying to build an expensive piece of equipment. Custom
> computers are like custom cars: when everything goes smooth it's
> great, but when there is a problem it can get expensive quickly. That
> is why most people buy computers prebuilt instead of building them.
>   
I wouldn't have tried, except it all started with purchasing $4800 worth 
of memory for $100.  It motivated me to save for better components and 
catch up on technology.  Each new item I purchased for less than 50% 
retail.  Some at less than 25% retail.  I just waited to the last minute 
on qualifying components and bid and won minimums.  Now that I have it 
all, I can't seem to get it running.  People who make these fine systems 
are able to afford the bumps in the road.  I never knew to anticipate 
them.  I will succeed though.  How could I not with all the fine help I 
get from people like you.  Thanks friend.