Idling CPU at 65C, re-place or re-paste?

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Published on 2012-11-22T02:53:33Z Indexed on 2012/11/22 5:03 UTC
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Replaced Graphics card because screen would go black at a certain temp while gaming, but sound would stay on (but locked up). Then with replacement card whole PC shuts off during gaming now because the CPU is overheating.

Note: CPU is only supposed to go up to 71C max according to manufacturer and it goes well over upon load.

System Temp: 30C

TL;DR: Idling CPU at 65C, started to shut down due to overheating, re-place (CPU, or CPU and Motherboard) or re-paste?

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