not long ago i replaced my motherboard due to a power defect. I replaced it with a asus x series motherboard. A program came with the drivers installation discs called PC Probe II. Its pretty cool, tells me temperatures of computer parts and speed of the fan. Although it keeps on giving me a warning about my motherbooard overheating when the temperature is 113+ degrees fahrenheit and i've only opened my comp about 20 minutes ago. When i open one side the case, the temperature drops a little about 100 - 110 degrees (its abnormal at 113). Now I leave one side of the case open with a fan (not computer fan but normal small household fan) blowing at it( 83 - 95 degrees). I think this is too much trouble. Anybody have any suggestions? I've heard of installing additional cpu fans or something like that. How?
2007-07-08 10:15:53 · 6 answers · asked by J.L. 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
where would i find the additional fan connectors on the motherboard? Does it have a name? a distinct look?
2007-07-08 10:40:15 · update #1
First of all your computer casing should have enough vents to allow heat to excape. Yor power supply fan should be working. Also open you computer and make sure you double check the PROCESSOR FAN (Is it connected? Is it sitting Right? Do all the clips aligned properly on processor fan?) it messes if not fitted right. After those checks if there is still problem
Then YES you can add additional fans. You have to have fan powering connector on your motherboard. You have to check if and how many you got then get extra fan and hang it on to vents in the casing.
SOME does say FAN1 or FAN2 and for others you will have to look for i think 3 long pin connector. Its best to look into manual of motherboard or go on manufacturer website for details. Additional fan will connect to the motherboard.
2007-07-08 10:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Unknown Entity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most computer cases have empty locations for additional fans. If yours does, just get another fan (one for each opening even better) and mount them into the openings. Be sure you set them to move the air in the same direction. You want the heat to be blown out of the case and the fresh air to be forced in. Fans are usually available at your local computer store.
2007-07-08 17:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
113ºF is not actually hot. the program's safe temperature threshold is a little off if you ask me. i personally built my computer, and have quite a bit of money spent on cooling products, and my PWMIC still runs at 109º at idle with the side panel off.
also, not that the slowdown threshold (the temperature the processing unit has to reach before slowing itself down to prevent damage) is somewhere around 200ºF. 113º is fine, and actually common for brand name computers. but i would personally watch it if it reaches 140-150º
2007-07-08 17:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the system dusty? Clean that off first then. Then get some large fans at the back (120mm) at the back, and maybe 1 in the front to suck air in.
2007-07-08 17:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by Wim M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easiest way get a case with better air flow like the antec 900 or thermaltake armor with the 250mm side fan.
2007-07-08 17:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by dj_lonewolf69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you changed your motherboard, you moved your CPU and CPU cooling. most likely, your CPU's heatsink doesn't have a good contact with the CPU, or you might have too much or too little thermal grease (or none at all). remove your CPU cooling, clean off the grease with some pure isopropyl alcohol, and re-install it with the appropriate amount of thermal grease.
2007-07-08 17:21:58 · answer #6 · answered by John Titor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋