My SLK 800A was not mounted right this whole time. I changed out my motherboard to an a7n8x, cleaned the core and sink, applied fresh AS3. When i mounted the HSF, i noticed it was sitting different, more secure, not as wobbly, and coverd the whole socket.
Before upgrade:
idle 35
load 43
after upgrade and proper mounting
idle 28
load 36
Still can't believe it
Before upgrade:
idle 35
load 43
after upgrade and proper mounting
idle 28
load 36
Still can't believe it