Overheating??

[feurioo]

First of all i want to say hi to everyone, this is my first post on this forum.

I think I have a temperature issue to my system!

I updated my hardware in January and for 5 months everything was normal. My current system specs is:

CPU: Intel Core 2 QUAD Q8400 2.66GHz
M.B.: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS4
RAM: 2 x 2GB DDR2
GPU: SAPPHIRE ATI HD4890 2GB VAPO
HDD: 2 x 1TB WD
PSU: LC POWER 700W

One day, I turn on the computer and after a while, windows closes everything and the computer shuts down. It happened a few times and I guessed it was a windows malfunction. I thought i should format the drive cause it was a good chance to install Windows 7.
So I did.
But during Windows 7 installation it did it again. I press the button to turn it on again and it closes before ever load BIOS.
I opened the case and it was full of dust! I clean it up and for 4 days it was fine.
Yesterday I was extracting some programs (in Windows 7) and until they finish I was watching videos. Suddenly, the sound and the video stops. After 2 restarts it started to shut down again by itself.
I downloaded Pandora (If i remember correctly) and tried to monitor the CPU temperature and the maximum was 66C. For some reason I couldn't monitor the GPU temp.
I don't know if all these information i mentioned above were necessary or related with the system temperature but I just don't know what is happening!

What is the "Normal" temperature of my CPU & GPU and if my system exceeds this temperature what should I do?

 

[jarlmaster47]

What is the "Normal" temperature of my CPU & GPU and if my system exceeds this temperature what should I do?[/QUOTE]

ur cpu should not be in the 70's. it can go there during benching, but if its like that 24/7 thats a huge problem. if u have a stock cpu heatsink I would strongly recommend upgrading to an aftermarket cooler. as for ur gpu, those can go into the 90's and be just fine. most cards have a mtt (maximum temperature threshold) of about 100-105 degrees Celcius. for 24/7 you don't want ur gpu to exceed 80 degrees or so to increase longevity. I doubt it will. the vapor-x is a very powerful cooling solution

 

[jarlmaster47]

I think it happens due to Whether heat or due to your processor. You just maintain your computer in cool place it's might be effect good on your computer. Otherwise there are several types of problems in computer because all is not depend on our computer's features other peripheral devices.

that wasn't helpful at all. please learn proper english before you post

 

[Aastii]

download HWmonitor from here and check the temps.

So long as CPU isn't in the 90s/100s, your system shouldn't be restarting, though 90+ is too high, even under normal use load

If you can't get a reading for your graphics card, take the side off your case and touch the heatsink. If it is warm, it is fine, however if it is too hot to touch, your graphics card is probably overheating.

105 deg. c is the highest the components will get too, however most are set up to shut off at ~95.

When you cleaned your system, how would you do it?

=OT=

A little off topic, and my apologies for it to OP, but Jarl, all you succeeded in doing then was adding an extra post to your count and probably driving someone away. You can understand what they were trying to say just about, so why get on to them? They are a new member, I sincerely hope you don't do that to every new member, otherwise there are alot of potentialy helpful people leaveing thanks to you

 

[jarlmaster47]

download HWmonitor from here and check the temps.

So long as CPU isn't in the 90s/100s, your system shouldn't be restarting, though 90+ is too high, even under normal use load

If you can't get a reading for your graphics card, take the side off your case and touch the heatsink. If it is warm, it is fine, however if it is too hot to touch, your graphics card is probably overheating.

105 deg. c is the highest the components will get too, however most are set up to shut off at ~95.

When you cleaned your system, how would you do it?

=OT=

A little off topic, and my apologies for it to OP, but Jarl, all you succeeded in doing then was adding an extra post to your count and probably driving someone away. You can understand what they were trying to say just about, so why get on to them? They are a new member, I sincerely hope you don't do that to every new member, otherwise there are alot of potentialy helpful people leaveing thanks to you

I couldnt understand what that guy said so I kindly pointed that out. he made absolutely no sense and his lack of coherence was disturbing. we don't need that in this forum. if you don't like my candidness then you can leave

 

[Okedokey]

... we don't need that in this forum. if you don't like my candidness then you can leave

my friend you are not a mod yet, please be polite to the other users - even if i agree

Although that PSU has 72A on the 12V rail with its EPS12.1 rating, I very much doubt that PSU can deliver that. You have a nice system that needs stable power.

If I were you I would purchase or borrow (even a cheap one) multimeter. Atatch the multimeter to a 12V rail (such as a spare hard drive power connector) and monitor the 12V rail voltage (+/- 12V) whilst gaming of heavy load. It should be within +/- 5% at all times!

I would suggest this sounds like a lack of stable power.

 

[Okedokey]

also please post inside case pics.

 

[mihir]

First of all i want to say hi to everyone, this is my first post on this forum.

I think I have a temperature issue to my system!

I updated my hardware in January and for 5 months everything was normal. My current system specs is:

CPU: Intel Core 2 QUAD Q8400 2.66GHz
M.B.: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS4
RAM: 2 x 2GB DDR2
GPU: SAPPHIRE ATI HD4890 2GB VAPO
HDD: 2 x 1TB WD
PSU: LC POWER 700W

One day, I turn on the computer and after a while, windows closes everything and the computer shuts down. It happened a few times and I guessed it was a windows malfunction. I thought i should format the drive cause it was a good chance to install Windows 7.
So I did.
But during Windows 7 installation it did it again. I press the button to turn it on again and it closes before ever load BIOS.
I opened the case and it was full of dust! I clean it up and for 4 days it was fine.
Yesterday I was extracting some programs (in Windows 7) and until they finish I was watching videos. Suddenly, the sound and the video stops. After 2 restarts it started to shut down again by itself.
I downloaded Pandora (If i remember correctly) and tried to monitor the CPU temperature and the maximum was 66C. For some reason I couldn't monitor the GPU temp.
I don't know if all these information i mentioned above were necessary or related with the system temperature but I just don't know what is happening!

What is the "Normal" temperature of my CPU & GPU and if my system exceeds this temperature what should I do?

What is the ambient temperature?
The problem can also arise if your heatsink isint fixed properly take out your stock HSF and clean the Thermal Compound(Use 91%alcohol or acetone) and reapply the paste and make sure you dont form any air bubbles (since air is a bad conductor of heat you might experience rise in temperatures)
Then place the heatsink properly make sure you dont lift it up once it has been place on the CPU that could give rise to air bubbles.
Then check your temperatures if still they are high then you need to go for an aftermarket CPU HSF


OT

I couldnt understand what that guy said so I kindly pointed that out. he made absolutely no sense and his lack of coherence was disturbing. we don't need that in this forum. if you don't like my candidness then you can leave

that wasn't helpful at all. please learn proper english before you post

Dude seriously that was rude.
Not cool dude not cool

 

[just a noob]

If you do use acetone to remove the thermal paste, be careful not to get any on the pcb, as it WILL DESTROY THE PCB

 

[mihir]

If you do use acetone to remove the thermal paste, be careful not to get any on the pcb, as it WILL DESTROY THE PCB

Thanks I have been using acetone to clean the TIM Will be carefull from next time onwards
I tried 20% Alcohol also it also works pretty well no worries there