Motherboard upgrade to my P3

[Fire$torm]

I've decided not to go with a cooler with the push pins. I suspect that's the problem with the cooler now. I clocked the processor back down to 1.8Mhz and it's still running too hot. I'm going to get a backplate and get one that screws down. I realized I have a $10 refund in my Paypal account, so I very well might get it all on Ebay.

Also, I'm going to do my best to get one with copper.

OK, I understand your concern over pushpins though my TR2 worked very well.

NewEgg has this ZALMAN 9500A-LED 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler for $39.99 before $10.00 MIR. It uses a retention clip rather than being bolted down. Highly rated unit.

The COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 for $29.99 uses a four bolt scissors type mounting bracket and comes with a backplate.
BTW: NewEgg does accept PayPal.

Edit: If you have enough case width, Zalman make a 110mm version of the one I listed above, the CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler. NewEgg is selling it for $44.99 before $10.00 MIR. This unit uses a single boltdown clip. Check out Zalman's neat little installation animation here.

Also both Zalman units ship Free from NewEgg. The Cooler Master's shipping charge is $3.99.