everytime I use my computer to play games or photo edit or put it on system stand by, the temp rises by atleast 20C it's like it's not disapaiting enough heat, I checked my fans they work fine this has never happened before and my ambient temps haven't changed either! what can I do?
2006-11-21 08:16:49 · 4 answers · asked by colton_alexander2003 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
oh yeah, and don't give me the Arctic Silver 5 lecture, I'm not interesting in voiding my PC's warranty, plus it was working fine without it.
2006-11-21 08:20:03 · update #1
Depending on what kind of games you play especially if they are really graphic intense it will raise the temp in your pc even so with photo editing. The type of programs use a lot of system resources. As long as your cpu doesnt go over 50 to 55C it should be ok. As far as cleaning dust out of your pc it is a must b/c it doesn't allow your components to dissapate heat the way they should. And as for the thermal grease(thermal interface material). Some TIMs you can buy are non-conducive so if it leaks onto a component it will not damage it. Try removing the old TIMs on your processor and heatsink. Lap and polish both surfaces to make them smooth and then apply the new TIMs. TIMs are fairly inexpensive (around10-15 dollars at radio shack) And do a general search on lapping and polishing. TIMs that manufacturers are usually pretty cheaply made and you can cool your processor quite a bit by doing this. Check out www.computerpoweruser.com
2006-11-21 09:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jason C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to make sure there is a sufficent amount of thermal grease between your CPU and heat sink. Be sure not to put too much on it because it will ooze over and damage the surrounding components. If its not causing your system to go into alarm, then ignore it.
2006-11-21 08:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the computer off. Open the case. Use compressed air and blow out all the dust around the fans - especially the CPU fan. Leave the case open and turn it back on. Watch the CPU fan - does it start immediately and spin fast or is it slow starting and spins up? If slow starting - replace it.
2006-11-21 08:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are so concerned about "voiding" your warranty, then why not take it back to where you purchased it from? Consult with them first, it may be normal operation at that temperature..
2006-11-21 09:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by John W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋