My system started shutting down randomly and Asus Probe indicated the processor was overheating. I bought a new fan and heatsink and installed both fine. Same problem. Any suggestions where I should look next? Also, is there a free program out there that would be better at helping me diagnose this problem? Thanks in advance! =)
2006-09-26 14:52:53 · 7 answers · asked by cricket 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Hi, some newer processors came defective and would overheat and shut down the system. They are very coomon on e-machines and some gateway computers. Unfortunatelly the only way around is to replace the processor. If your computer is less that a year old the manufactures should replace it for free.
Happy computing :)
2006-09-26 14:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by mazinger4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be a simple question but, did you clean the CPU well before installing the new heatsink? Old thermopaste can create a barrier, a pocket which doesn't allow the heatsink to mate to the CPU so the heat is transferred properly.
If that is not the case then did you use "good" quality thermopaste? Low quality thermopaste is as bad as none at all.
Heat issues can also be because of a incorrectly installed heatsink. Are the locking mechanisms tightened securely?
For a monitor program try EVEREST Home Edition 2.20, they stopped supporting it but still a good program.
2006-09-26 15:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PC shutting down randomly is usually an issue with a flaky power supply--I suggest you check that first. Most people don't do processor-intensive stuff to cause a CPU to be so busy as to overheat... even so it would cause a crash or system freeze probably instead of a shutdown but guess that depends on your motherboard setup. Oh, one other trick is to remove power from all but the most necessary components within the PC and re-add components again (power cycling between of course) to see if a specific component is causing this issue--I once had a CD-ROM that was flaking out and causing a similar problem.
2006-09-26 15:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mark B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some software will be too much for the cpu to handle it at all.. Next for sure would be a good idea is get some thermal grease for the cpu and make sure the heat sink is clamped down tightly. Next get rid of the Asus software and sell it on ebay.
2006-09-26 22:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anointed71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probabbly a virus. Start here.
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=anti%20virus&tag=srch
2006-09-26 15:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by I run with scissors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your case open or closed? It should be closed. Is the power transformers fan, the one in the back of the case, working?
2006-09-26 14:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change ur cpu first be sure that ur cpu is ok
there are something in setup of motherboard for temp
maybe it has changed
2006-09-26 15:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋