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I'm back after a spell with no PC. On starting my PC a while back I got a message saying "CPU Fan Error Press F1 to continue". I pressed F1 and all went well. Started OFF and after a while I seemed to feel warmer than I should have been. Just as I thought that, the PC locked up and I ended up having to cut the power to get it to shut down. On re-starting I got the same message as before but opted to continue. I ran PC Wizard to check temps and the cpu was shown at 68 degrees . Not only that but the cpu fan was conspicuous by its absence from the list. I've only just now had time to open it up and have a look. I started it up with the sides off to watch the fans and the cpu fan did nothing. Turned it off, spun the fan by hand - it was a bit stiff at first - wiped some dust off and restarted. Still got the message but the fan was running but slowly. I started PC Wizard again to see the cpu fan present and showing only 250rpm. Core temps were at 32 degrees. After turning it off and giving it a real good clean inside I've got cpu fan at 2089 rpm and core temps of 37 degrees after playing OFF. I'm still getting the "CPU fan error" when starting though. I'm hoping that I don't have to replace the cooler. Not that it's difficult, just fiddly - it really means taking the MB out. Has anyone of the gurus got any ideas on these events?

I'm finally back in the air again. The Arctic Cooling heatsink that I have is no longer made and their alternative fits differently meaning the heatsink makes it difficult to get at the ram if needed. I was lucky enough to get hold of a second-hand heatsink and unclipped the fan unit and swapped them over. 2 minute job.

I always recall my first ever interview having the same effect on me. Great stuff, WM.

No worries, VP. Just discovered it didn't work but as it doesn't install it's easily got rid of. I'll try Core Temp tomorrow - I'm going to bed now.

OK, VP. Thanks. And LOU..........hope you fel better soon WM, yes, a right, royal pain in the derry air. Virtually everything has to come out. Still it'll all be nice and clean inside again.

I have an Arctic Freezer Pro at the moment. Just had a look at the Realtemp pages and calibration of said software looks a tad complicated for me.

Just what I thought. I'll order another cooler and TIM tomorrow and get that done asap. I've been monitoring temps and they've stayed stable. Thanks for that link to Realtemp, VP - hadn't heard of that one. My cpu is an AMD Phenom II 550 Black Edition. Haven't unlocked the other cores though so still dual core at the moment.

Yes, he certainly didn't have height or air speed for that turn - must have been something out of shot that left him no other option.

If the cows danced would that be beef jerky?

Good post. Thanks for that. You don't often see a DVI modelled and I believe that might be Don Coe's back in one picture.

Aaah........George Thorogood. One of my favourites. Yep, WM is bad to the bone

I've been away for a few days and just seen this thread, WM. Hope your first day went well without too many arrests I think it's brave of you, having been self-employed for a while. I've been self-employed for about 19 years and the thought of working for someone else gives me goosebumps.

It's been shown before but for those that missed it: BBC 2 Friday 9.00pm First World War From Above.

Fear not, I know you meant no disrespect and I use my real-life skills for defense only but should we meet in the OFF world all bets are off (pun intended) It's gone midnight here in the UK and I'm supposed to be taking my wife out to dinner tomorrow so I'd better go to bed.

With due respect, Javito, the 'E' key is not for chumps, it's just your choice not to use it. Each to his own .

Maybe you'll get to meet Miss Newcastle Airport 2011.

You have to get out and swing the prop. Or press "E" - doesn't that do it?

Well done M8. I was thinking about that the other day but didn't like to ask. Great news.

I'm sure that someone who knows the answer will be along eventually. Just bumping your post up.

My dad was a mechanic and part-time radar operator in the RAF. He didn't join up 'till late and was involved in the Hamburg airlift. He said he cried when he first saw what had been done to Hamburg and he wasn't the only one either. The war was over by then, of course, and the only fighting he was involved in was boxing for his squadron. One of his jobs in Hamburg was to drive the radar wagon to the end of the runway and guide the planes in. One of the freighters was flying blind in the fog, wasn't paying attention to his instruments, and took the aerial off the roof of my dad's wagon. My dad was put on fatigues because he took the aerial and showed the pilot of the freighter what he could do with it. From the stories he tells (often) it sounds like he was a bit of a joker too and had several deals going with the local Germans, one of which made him an ashtray for his wedding present. Strange really as my dad has never smoked - must have been the language barrier.

Precisely why I spend so much time in Italy. They seem to install summer without a problem.

You spoke too soon, Olham.

Another fine publication, Lou. Please be sure to not accept any offers from Rupert Murdoch

The damage doen't look too bad on the Fokker - just a bit of the leading edge and the last 3 ribs. The "saw tooth" sheeting on the front/top of the wing probably helped lessen the damage.