I7 2600k with stock cooler = fail.
CPU would spike up to 95 then shutdown during load. Idle temps around. 65 degrees
Add the coolermaster hyper 212 evo
CPU during skyrim on ultra doesn't go over 45 under lead. 29 during idle
Fixed it for youI7 2600k with stock cooler = Fine because I wont be overclocking
But yes aftermarket cooler is a good choice. Definitely sounds like it was fitted correctly the first time, glad you got it to work though.