I never remove a mobo from the case simply to replace a cpu. Between static discharge and grounding issues, IMHO it's better to leave it mounted in the case, assuming it's mounted properly. If it's ...
The performance loss is only invisible until it isn't ...
I have a P4 2.4 Ghz and the stock cpu fan/heatsink. Recently the fan has started to make a wierd humming sound that goes away when I tap it but then comes back a few mins later. When I replace the ...