overheating?
#1
11-23-2006, 02:51 AM
overheating?
ok well i know/think my computer has been overheating like seriously... um... when installing my second OS on my computer my computer will suddenly turn off and wont come back on and u can hear what sounds like a christmas song lol... and then u can smell something burning... and well its done it twice today which has me worried... and i'm wondering how many times a CPU (AMD) can take being overheated....
#2
11-23-2006, 12:28 PM
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RE: overheating?
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ok well i know/think my computer has been overheating like seriously... um... when installing my second OS on my computer my computer will suddenly turn off and wont come back on and u can hear what sounds like a christmas song lol... and then u can smell something burning... and well its done it twice today which has me worried... and i'm wondering how many times a CPU (AMD) can take being overheated....
ok well i know/think my computer has been overheating like seriously... um... when installing my second OS on my computer my computer will suddenly turn off and wont come back on and u can hear what sounds like a christmas song lol... and then u can smell something burning... and well its done it twice today which has me worried... and i'm wondering how many times a CPU (AMD) can take being overheated....
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11-23-2006, 12:51 PM
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RE: overheating?
Whens the last time you blew the inside of the case out? Mine get cleaned out once a month. Got a computer from somoene for free (old PII 450) when they said it would keep shutting down. Opened the case up and the whole inside was covered in lint. Cleaned it out and its been fine since. But if you have any additional space for fans, put some in.
#4
11-24-2006, 01:58 AM
RE: overheating?
yea when it still had its original heatsink and fan it would run around 65C but then when i installed the masscool aftermarket one it would stay around 45C....and i have 3 fans going... 1 60mm, 1 heatsink, and 1 120mm, and soon to be another 120. it was just strange i've never had the fans just like turn off... now i'm watching them like a hawk. and i clean it out about twice a month...depending on how bored i am lol
#5
11-26-2006, 08:54 PM
RE: overheating?
You could have a fan getting ready to fail....but I'd seriously take a look at your powersupply. I've seen several fail and produce a burning smell....
You could also go pick up some thermal grease. You take the CPU fan off the CPU, and apply a small amount to the top of the CPU. This is designed to prevent metal on metal heat buildup....and also allows for better cooling...
You could also go pick up some thermal grease. You take the CPU fan off the CPU, and apply a small amount to the top of the CPU. This is designed to prevent metal on metal heat buildup....and also allows for better cooling...
#6
11-26-2006, 10:34 PM