11-17-2012, 02:50 PM
If you're up for it, I'd replace the heatsink compound between the processor and the heatsink.
Often on older machines, the compound dries up and ceases to be effective in transferring heat away from the chip. This causes the chip to overheat and KP. Very common in older machines, both processors and graphics chips.
Refurb minis are a little difficult to come by these days, they have low stock for whatever reason. I have seen some great deals on minis on craigslist recently, if you're up for that route.
Often on older machines, the compound dries up and ceases to be effective in transferring heat away from the chip. This causes the chip to overheat and KP. Very common in older machines, both processors and graphics chips.
Refurb minis are a little difficult to come by these days, they have low stock for whatever reason. I have seen some great deals on minis on craigslist recently, if you're up for that route.