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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

07/02/2006 05:46:32 PM · #1

Rather than simply buy a new pc can anybody help me with this please?

Recently an alarm has been sounding on my pc, usually during CS sessions and I think its the CPU overheating. I've just cleaned the chassis, all inlets and fans but the CPU is still running at 64 degrees (after being turned off for an hour). Should I just replace the CPU, wait for it to give up or is there a better 'fix'?

MattO

Nikon D4

07/02/2006 05:56:35 PM · #2

is that 64 degrees in C or F?

MattO

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

07/02/2006 05:57:00 PM · #3

try reapllying thermal compound... between heatsink and the cpu, and make sure you have cleaned both surface before apply it.

Message edited by author 2006-07-02 17:57:52.

07/02/2006 05:59:06 PM · #4

Originally posted by MattO:

is that 64 degrees in C or F?

MattO

If it was Fahrenheit I'd not be worried ;) Its centigrade so I am :(

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/02/2006 05:59:58 PM · #5

Originally posted by focuspoint:

try reapllying thermal compound... between heatsink and the cpu, and make sure you have cleaned both surface before apply it.

thermal compound?

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

07/02/2006 06:02:47 PM · #6

You could hang some extra fans in the chassis or take one of the sides off.
Another option is to replace the cooler with one with more cooling capacity or when it is very bad, liquid cooling (just like your car basically but pretty expensive). That is not so difficult.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

07/02/2006 06:03:01 PM · #7

thermal compound is a cream like paste that applied between heatsink and the CPU. You have to take out the heatsink, with its fan attached (most of the time) and clean under the heatsink and CPU where they touch eachother. After cleaning is done, apply this cream like compound, just a little bit, not too much, and attached the heatsink back onto CPU.

they can be purchased from an elcetronic store, and they are pretty cheap too.

Message edited by author 2006-07-02 18:04:43.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/02/2006 06:03:46 PM · #8

Thermal compound is a good idea. You could try to get a new CPU heatsink and cooler, probably could go for a higher performance one. How old is the PC?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/02/2006 06:08:39 PM · #9

Thanks for the suggestions thus far peeps. The pc is about 18 months old btw.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/02/2006 06:15:17 PM · #10

Stock computer cooling pretty much sucks, so I would advise upgrading at least the CPU's heatsink and fan, if not replacing all of the fans in your case with high flow ones. It might make the computer louder, but it will perform much better. Thermaltake makes some very nice cooling systems that will do a very good job.

Edit to add: As with most things, you pay for what you get. So if you get the nicer, more expensive heatsink and fan set up, it will run longer and do a much better job than the $5 set up.

Message edited by author 2006-07-02 18:17:05.

cpurser

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/02/2006 06:42:33 PM · #11

Just to make sure, is the CPU fan working? I've had one of those go bad.

-Chad

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/02/2006 07:17:10 PM · #12

Originally posted by cpurser:

Just to make sure, is the CPU fan working? I've had one of those go bad.

-Chad

Good point Chad, I checked it when I was 'de dusting' the insides.

tmhalling

Nikon D200

07/02/2006 08:03:18 PM · #13

Try cleaning your heatsink. Blow it out with an aircanister. If the fan failed it would be over 64C. My limit is 70C. Clean all the dust out of your case.

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/02/2006 08:17:46 PM · #14

What you need is a water-cooled cpu!!! Those things are sweet. Make sure to use some type of neon, glowing liquid so you can turn a black light inside the tubes on!!!

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

07/02/2006 09:23:38 PM · #15

I had this problem with my old computer, and I had to underclock the processor so it wouldn't run as hot. The problem never completely went away so I bought all new computer parts.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

07/02/2006 09:24:32 PM · #16

Originally posted by tmhalling:

Try cleaning your heatsink. Blow it out with an aircanister. If the fan failed it would be over 64C. My limit is 70C. Clean all the dust out of your case.

I use the leaf blower! And no i'm not kidding, it works VERY well :-)

fotomann_forever

07/02/2006 11:00:00 PM · #17

Originally posted by kyebosh:

gine it would
I use the leaf blower! And no i'm not kidding, it works VERY well :-)

I imagine it does. Just make sure to have the pc grounded (plugged in) asto not build static electricity.

David.C

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/02/2006 11:12:31 PM · #18

If this is a new occurance, has something changed that could have caused it or give you an idea where to look for the cause?

Things like moving the computer and not being near an air vent anymore (or just not having any for air to circulate around the air intakes. Are any of the fans making a lot of noise (even if only once in a while)? If there are any making noise, clean them. If they continue to make noise, replace them.

How many fans are there on the system, and what direction are they blowing? look over the fans for overall air flow thru the case. Cool air from outside the case should be blowing on, or as near to the CPU as possible and heat fans should be blowing hot air out, not into the main part of the case. This means the fan(s) in the powersupply need to be blowing out, the fans on the side or back (if there are any) need to be blowing in to get the cool air to the CPU. If there is a fan on the side and on the back, make sure they don't fight each other. The best way to do that is usually to have the one with the most direct air route to the CPU blowing cool air toward it and the other sucking the hot air out. Likewise, fans on the front of the case (either at a vent or blowing on the harddrives) should be blowing air in to aid the general cool air flow for the full case (the air will go out thru the power supply). The fan on the harddrives may need to be blowing in on them to keep them cool (at the expense of heating up the case) or blowing out if there is enough air circulating to keep them from getting too hot.

Other things that can be look into are getting a larger case if the one you have is tightly packed and tieing up cables (especially ribbon cables) that may be blocking the airflow.

David

coronamv

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM for Canon

07/02/2006 11:23:30 PM · #19

What Type of system? Brand model etc

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

07/02/2006 11:49:56 PM · #20

Originally posted by coronamv:

What Type of system? Brand model etc

Hope this is enough (and not too much) info?

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OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name ANDI-L1XXXXXX9I
User Name Andi McGill

Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 2166 MHz (13 x 167) 3000+
Motherboard Name MSI KM3M-V (MS-7061) / KM4M-L (MS-6734 v1) / KM4AM-L (MS-6734 v2) / MS-6786
Motherboard Chipset VIA UniChrome KM266 Pro / KM400(A) / KN400(A)
System Memory 1024 MB (PC2700 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (05/17/04)
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Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

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Video Adapter RADEON 9600 SERIES - Secondary (256 MB)
Video Adapter RADEON 9600 SERIES (256 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon 9600 (RV350)
Monitor hp f1903 flat panel monitor [NoDB] (CNB414020J)

Multimedia:
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Message edited by author 2006-07-02 23:50:38.

jah_luv

Canon PowerShot S50

07/02/2006 11:55:47 PM · #21

What about the physical location of the PC? Is it tight up against a wall or inside a cabinet where it's enclosed, not allowing airflow?

It is summertime. What about the temperature inside your house? Could it be contributing?

Is the fan on the power supply working?

Are you sure it's the processor? It could also be other motherboard components, ram, or hard drive.

Your case may have places for you to add a new fan. Are you able to put on on the front of the case, or a second one in the back? They are very cheap.

crayon

07/02/2006 11:57:55 PM · #22

AMD chips are known to be quite hot... some tips:
1. make sure the heatsinks, fan and the chips are properly conductive
2. the CPU unit (the box) may be too hot inside - either remove the casing, or install more fans
3. proper ventilation of your CPU unit (the box) on your computer table. Avoid enclosed shelves
4. all else fails - get one of those DIY oil-based cooling systems (Fotoman_forever posted a link last week, but I cant find it again)