What to do?

rharding91 · 10-16-2009, 11:17 PM

I just finished putting my computer together and want to know of some programs I could use to check the heat of my CPU and other things?

Just to double check that everything is going all right.

Im only curious because my video card is warm to the touch

Fatback · 10-16-2009, 11:22 PM

HW Monitor(My favorite)
Speed fan
Everest
GPU-Z(for gpu only)

aviation_man · 10-16-2009, 11:35 PM

I highly suggest HWMonitor. Good program.

rharding91 · 10-16-2009, 11:45 PM

How does this look?

Ok well for some reason I dont have paint ><

Anyone know of a good paint subsitute?

Or a way to get paint?

I downloaded GIMP and dont like it. I already have photoshop heh.

aviation_man · 10-17-2009, 12:01 AM

If you already have Photoshop then why do you need Paint?

Paint.net is a good, free one. http://www.getpaint.net/

rharding91 · 10-17-2009, 12:02 AM

to be able to take screenshots using print screen and paste them into paint.

aviation_man · 10-17-2009, 12:04 AM

You can still do the same with any other photoshop as well..

rharding91 · 10-17-2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviation_man

You can still do the same with any other photoshop as well..
And those temps look ok, by the way.

Ya I know it just takes longer to load more high end applications.. Paint is like bam done. Paint.net did the trick thanks aviation.

Fatback · 10-17-2009, 12:26 AM

Are those idle temps? Seems a little high for idle. Are you using the stock cooler?

rharding91 · 10-17-2009, 01:11 AM

Ya they are idle temps. Im using a uhh shit forgot the name but no its not stock Ximaltek something or another. I forgot to apply the thermal paste tho. Is it worth it going in and taking it all apart to put some on? I have some Artic Silver 5.

Also with these temps could I possibly overclock at all?

I dont really have any need to I love the way my computer runs, was stuck on my laptop before this. Cant beat a desktops power heh. Lenovo Thinkpad T61 was the laptop.

Im planning on purchasing a Antec 900 when I get the cash currently all my spare money is going towards a ticket I got...

My computer has been on all night if that has anything to do with it. My room is basic average temperature probably like 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-16-2009, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
rharding91 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 49	What to do? I just finished putting my computer together and want to know of some programs I could use to check the heat of my CPU and other things? Just to double check that everything is going all right. Im only curious because my video card is warm to the touch __________________ MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) GPU: GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH HDD: WD Caviar 500GB, Seagate 250GB PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V OS: Windows XP Last edited by rharding91; 10-16-2009 at 11:19 PM.

10-16-2009, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,517	HW Monitor(My favorite) Speed fan Everest GPU-Z(for gpu only) __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

10-16-2009, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
aviation_man Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhereland Posts: 2,133	I highly suggest HWMonitor. Good program. __________________ OSWindows 7 CPU>AMD Phenom x4 2.9GHz Black Edition 9950MOBO ASUS M3A78-EMRAM>CORSAIR DOMINATORX DDR2 1066MHz 4GBHDD>Western Digital 75GB> Maxtor 150GB--HDD2>Seagate 500GBGPU> ATI Radeon HD 3200 Want to Make $$$$ with your Computer? No Risk! Simply press shift+4 four times in a row FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358

10-16-2009, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
rharding91 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 49	How does this look? Ok well for some reason I dont have paint >< Anyone know of a good paint subsitute? Or a way to get paint? I downloaded GIMP and dont like it. I already have photoshop heh. __________________ MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) GPU: GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH HDD: WD Caviar 500GB, Seagate 250GB PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V OS: Windows XP

10-17-2009, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
aviation_man Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhereland Posts: 2,133	If you already have Photoshop then why do you need Paint? Paint.net is a good, free one. http://www.getpaint.net/ __________________ OSWindows 7 CPU>AMD Phenom x4 2.9GHz Black Edition 9950MOBO ASUS M3A78-EMRAM>CORSAIR DOMINATORX DDR2 1066MHz 4GBHDD>Western Digital 75GB> Maxtor 150GB--HDD2>Seagate 500GBGPU> ATI Radeon HD 3200 Want to Make $$$$ with your Computer? No Risk! Simply press shift+4 four times in a row FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358

10-17-2009, 12:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
rharding91 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 49	to be able to take screenshots using print screen and paste them into paint. __________________ MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) GPU: GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH HDD: WD Caviar 500GB, Seagate 250GB PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V OS: Windows XP

10-17-2009, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
aviation_man Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhereland Posts: 2,133	You can still do the same with any other photoshop as well.. __________________ OSWindows 7 CPU>AMD Phenom x4 2.9GHz Black Edition 9950MOBO ASUS M3A78-EMRAM>CORSAIR DOMINATORX DDR2 1066MHz 4GBHDD>Western Digital 75GB> Maxtor 150GB--HDD2>Seagate 500GBGPU> ATI Radeon HD 3200 Want to Make $$$$ with your Computer? No Risk! Simply press shift+4 four times in a row FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358 Last edited by aviation_man; 10-17-2009 at 08:19 AM.

10-17-2009, 12:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,517	Are those idle temps? Seems a little high for idle. Are you using the stock cooler? __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

10-17-2009, 01:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
rharding91 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 49	Ya they are idle temps. Im using a uhh shit forgot the name but no its not stock Ximaltek something or another. I forgot to apply the thermal paste tho. Is it worth it going in and taking it all apart to put some on? I have some Artic Silver 5. Also with these temps could I possibly overclock at all? I dont really have any need to I love the way my computer runs, was stuck on my laptop before this. Cant beat a desktops power heh. Lenovo Thinkpad T61 was the laptop. Im planning on purchasing a Antec 900 when I get the cash currently all my spare money is going towards a ticket I got... My computer has been on all night if that has anything to do with it. My room is basic average temperature probably like 80 degrees Fahrenheit. __________________ MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) GPU: GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH HDD: WD Caviar 500GB, Seagate 250GB PSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V OS: Windows XP Last edited by rharding91; 10-17-2009 at 01:13 AM.

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