Done the methods you advised off, still spiking but temps are alot cooler.
With side on - http://puu.sh/ckqDL/2752e3270e.png
With side off and fan directly on - http://puu.sh/clUh1/56b8047128.png
With side on - http://puu.sh/ckqDL/2752e3270e.png
With side off and fan directly on - http://puu.sh/clUh1/56b8047128.png