well i just switched from an AMD 64 3400 with a 2.0 processing speed to a AMD 4000 with a 2.4 processing speed. Works fine, everything good, except.. my processor keeps overheating. I know this because my fan will turn on very loud whenever i try playing games. I got a heat detecting program and it is a lot hotter than it should be. I also tried cleaning the fan and the metal cooling thing. I need to know what i should do to get it from overheating so much.
2007-03-24 16:17:55 · 9 answers · asked by DJ 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I smeared some of the paste from the other processor. Did not upgrade fan, just cleaned it.
2007-03-24 16:33:09 · update #1
Make sure the heatsink is properly seated and has a decent coat of thermal paste.
AS5 is by fer the best thermal paste you could get.
2007-03-24 16:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by INOA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you installed the new processor did you use a good quality thermal paste? If the thermal paste is not put on correctly serious heat problems can arise. Arctic Silver 5 seems to be the most popular in the business but the price is reasonable.
Another thing, when I purchased my Intel processor it came with a new heat sink and fan. If your AMD did come with that make sure to use the new combination with the new processor.
2007-03-24 23:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chris S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a bigger--more powerful fan! AMD's run HOT!
My last AMD setup (before P4's) had 2 processors on the motherboard. The THERMALTAKE Fans and Heatsinks were HUGE! (and noisy!) I was able to use them to heat the den in the winter!
My P4 setup now has my old standby THERMALTAKE fan keeping the 3.6G dual core chip cool. (It is currently running at over 4G per processor!) Standby temperature stays under 108°F.
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2007-03-24 23:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you smear heat sink grease on the fan/processor face like you should?
2007-03-24 23:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by up.tobat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Your first three answers are the best bet and easiest to do. I use liquid cooling and have liked it. Quiet, cool, and I use a non-conductive liquid in case of a leak (PC Ice). Also can be transfered to a new machine if I upgrade.
2007-03-24 23:25:15 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"metal cooling thing" - is called heat sink
Did you apply thermal compound prior to placing the heat sink on the processor?
2007-03-24 23:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by suavesoyyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happened to me too but on another computer so i don't guarentee tahts the problem with u too.
the main reason of it was that my battery was different it wasn't supported. thats why mine got over heated
2007-03-24 23:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Gesture 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you also upgrade the fan?
2007-03-24 23:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be your thermal paste.
2007-03-24 23:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by J W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋