Had crashing problems - tried all sorts with no joy. Found BIOS reprting 80 deg c on processor today which might explain no error messages or reports - just a lock up that requires reset. Processor and CPU fans working OK.Had unusally warm temps over the last few weeks in SE of UK which would tie in with increase in crashing problems. Any ideas on getting temp down ? Is it possible for heatsink compound to fail ?
2006-08-09 01:53:10 · 10 answers · asked by Working@home;-) 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Athlons are known for being egg-fryers, but 80 is definitely over the odds.
Since your sysfans appear to be working OK, try:
- Ensure good airflow around the case. If it's stuck in a PC desk unit, take it out.
- Point a small desk fan into the case's air intake to ensure a supply of cooler air and to take away the hot air faster.
EXPERT USERS:
- check the chip voltages in BIOS to make sure it wasn't overclocked on installation. Some particularly unscrupulous firms (TIME) did that.
- Consider upgrading your heatsink or installing a liquid coolant system.
2006-08-09 02:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by DreamWeaver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80 degrees c is way to hot, you may want to look into getting a bigger CPU fan or installing a second one.
But if it was me I would just take off the screws of the PC cover and open it up a bit to get some more circulation going in there...after all the heat is not going to last more than a week or 2 so why buy stuff for it.
But that's up to you... Can never be to cool in there... and a larger or another fan will allow you to be ready for next year.
2006-08-09 02:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by bill45310252 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch...you need better cooling or something. That's way to hot! My Athlon XP 3000+ crashes after the temp gets past like 58 deg c. Get a better fan or something.
2006-08-09 01:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 17:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by spinelli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace the fan on the heatsink (even if it looks good) and use a very good heat sink compound.
Also check that all the fans are actually working with each other.
2006-08-09 02:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New heat sink compound evenly spread should do the trick .should be around 45-55 degrees.
2006-08-09 10:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by Bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i beleive its 40 to 60 deg
make sure you have plenty of fans going in the case and also trying keeping the room cool
2006-08-09 01:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by malung786 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard the problem with other people also ,normally the temp is high on amd it may go till 80 deg.c
2006-08-09 02:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by ndhnmanuel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
45 > 60
sounds like you need a new fan
the one one you have is not big enough
2006-08-09 06:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats pretty hot. add a case fan if you have none. its cheap at newegg.com
2006-08-09 03:32:21 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Luckii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋