Computer freezing

meanman · 11-16-2005, 08:15 PM

you can also try replacing the cpu heat sync and fan for a better one beware this might invalidate the cpu warrenty or you could try standing a desk fan next to the pc i know it sounds silly but it will make a differance anyway worth trying

Curt · 11-16-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairy_Lee

have a look inside your computer and have a look at the CPU's heatsink, if its clogged with dirt you'll need to clean it out.... i use a vacuum cleaner when i do it but be very careful.
if its clear i would think that you need to remove the heatsink, clean the old thermal compound off and reseat the heatsink with new compound applied

You should never use a vacuum to clean a computer as it creates static electricity that will ruin your hardware. If that is your personal practice, do so at your own risk. But you probably shouldn't encourage others to do so.
Either buy a can of compressed air or if you have a small air compressor you can use that to blow the air out.
I wouldn't even advise using a vacuum on a reverse setting. Just buy a couple cans of air, they really come in handy.

**Praetor** · 11-17-2005, 03:55 PM

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my specs are: raedon 9200, 1.72(speed), 60 gigs space, 256 RAM.

what are the rest of the specs? QUESTIONS 101.

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could this be the temperture

well what temps are you getting? use something like Motherboard Monitor 5 or SpeedFan to track.

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temp3: 68c (i think thats too hot because thats what it says)

Thats too hot.

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Temp1 also ranges from -105 to 84c

Sounds like the thermal probe thingy isnt exactly reliable.

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You should never use a vacuum to clean a computer as it creates static electricity that will ruin your hardware.

Uh ...a better reason would be that a vaccuum reason doesnt exactly help with computer dust which generally requires a wet cloth or compressed air to remove ... static electricity isnt much of an issue.

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11-16-2005, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
meanman Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: england Posts: 1,719	you can also try replacing the cpu heat sync and fan for a better one beware this might invalidate the cpu warrenty or you could try standing a desk fan next to the pc i know it sounds silly but it will make a differance anyway worth trying